Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
currorii
ID:
402502

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 24 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401834

Common Names

  • Curror's Ruellia
  • Curror's Wild Petunia
  • Curror's Petunia

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Description

Ruellia currorii (also called Curror's Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia currorii 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

Ruellia currorii has white or pink flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and are a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia currorii is a fast-growing perennial that can be propagated by division or from seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Ruellia currorii

Ruellia currorii is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, and is often found in moist, disturbed areas.

Ruellia currorii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia currorii?

Ruellia currorii

What is the common name of Ruellia currorii?

Curror's Ruellia

Where is Ruellia currorii native to?

Mexico

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

Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.