Pseuderanthemum laxiflorum

• Botanical Name : Pseuderanthemum laxiflorum (A. Gray) F.T. Hubb. ex L.H. Bailey
• Common Name : Shooting Star, Star Flower, Purple False Erantheum, Dazzler
• Plant Family : Acanthaceae
• Plant Form : Shrub
• Occurrence (Special Areas) : Indroda Park

About Pseuderanthemum laxiflorum Plant :

• Habit : A well-branched perennial small shrub.
• Leaves :
  • Oppositely arranged.
  • The upper surface of the leaves is slightly blackish purple or green and the lower surface is purplish with dark veins of dark green.
• Inflorescence : Terminal erect spikes.
• Flowers : Purple coloured flowers are borne singly or in small clusters near the tips.
• Significance : It is a pretty attractive garden plant.