Pseuderanthemum carruthersii explained

Pseuderanthemum carruthersii, the Carruthers' falseface, is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native from the Solomon Islands to Vanuatu.[1]

Pseuderanthemum carruthersii is popularly grown as an ornamental outside of its native range.[2] It has been introduced in many tropical countries. Prior to contact with Europeans, Melanesian islanders brought P. carruthersii to different Pacific Islands. Later it also began to be grown in European nurseries.

Pseuderanthemum carruthersii is similar in appearance to Graptophyllum pictum.[3]

Chemical analysis

The Carruthers' falseface is highly used in researches for extracting many chemical compounds. The following chemicals can be found in the plant.

Lignans

Triterpenes

Notes and References

  1. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:53211-1 Kew Science - Plants of the World online
  2. Web site: Duenas-Lopez . Manuel Angel . Pseuderanthemum carruthersii (false eranthemum) . CABI Digital Library . 13 April 2024.
  3. Web site: Pseuderanthemum carruthersii cvs. Pseuderanthemum . Cook Islands Biodiversity & Natural Heritage . 13 April 2024.