Carruthers' Falseface

Pseuderanthemum maculatum

Native to:
Guam, Palau, Solomon Is., U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Vanuatu

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Acanthaceae
Genus:
Pseuderanthemum
Species:
Pseuderanthemum maculatum
USDA Symbol:
PSCA16

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
90 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, purple

Wildlife Benefits

Butterflies & Moths:
★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
butterflies

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to tropical forest understories