Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
anamariae
ID:
1305986

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.S.Reis, A.Gil & Kameyama

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 327: 277 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318440

Common Names

  • Ruellia anamariae
  • Anamariae Ruellia
  • Ruellia Anamariae

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Description

Ruellia anamariae (also called Ruellia anamariae, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and is typically found growing on trees. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia anamariae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia anamariae has small, white flowers with yellow throats. The seeds are small, black and oblong, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia anamariae is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It is best to prune the plant after flowering to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Ruellia anamariae

Ruellia anamariae can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Ruellia anamariae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia anamariae?

Ruellia anamariae

What is the common name of Ruellia anamariae?

Anamaria's Ruellia

Where is Ruellia anamariae found?

Ruellia anamariae is found in the Caribbean and Central America

Species in the Ruellia genus

Ruellia rufipila, Ruellia saeri, Ruellia rusbyi, Ruellia rubiginosa, Ruellia sceptrum-marianum, Ruellia schnellii, Ruellia salmeronensis, Ruellia sarukhaniana, Ruellia saulensis, Ruellia pulverulenta, Ruellia pumila, Ruellia primuloides, Ruellia pringlei, Ruellia prostrata, Ruellia pulcherrima, Ruellia pseudopatula, Ruellia pterocaulon, Ruellia puberula, Ruellia reitzii, Ruellia steyermarkii, Ruellia sprucei, Ruellia squarrosa, Ruellia tetrastichantha, Ruellia subsessilis, Ruellia terminalis, Ruellia suffruticosa, Ruellia siamensis, Ruellia silvaecola, Ruellia sororia, Ruellia simplex, Ruellia shaferiana, Ruellia praetermissa, Ruellia luzoniensis, Ruellia magniflora, Ruellia malabarica, Ruellia primulacea, Ruellia malaca, Ruellia macarenensis, Ruellia macrophylla, Ruellia ischnopoda, Ruellia kerrii, Ruellia intermedia, Ruellia jussieuoides, Ruellia lithophila, Ruellia jaliscana, Ruellia inundata, Ruellia insignis, Ruellia kleinii, Ruellia lepidota, Ruellia liesneri,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Cíntia Kameyama (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kameyama' in the authors string.
André dos Santos Bragança Gil (b.1978): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gil' in the authors string.
Agirlayne de Souza Reis: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.Reis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177701-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.