Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
bignoniiflora
ID:
402429

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 18: 198, partim. 1880

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401761

Common Names

  • Bignoniiflora Ruellia
  • Ruellia Bignoniiflora
  • Bignoniiflora's Ruellia

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Description

Ruellia bignoniiflora (also called Trumpet Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 40 cm tall. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate and its flowers are white with purple veins. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in grasslands, woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia bignoniiflora is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including for treating wounds, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruellia bignoniiflora is a white or purple star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia bignoniiflora is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil.

Where to Find Ruellia bignoniiflora

Ruellia bignoniiflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Ruellia bignoniiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia bignoniiflora?

Ruellia bignoniiflora

What is the common name of Ruellia bignoniiflora?

Bignonia-flower Ruellia

Where is Ruellia bignoniiflora native to?

Mexico, 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

Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.