Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
drushelii
ID:
1045575

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tharp & F.A.Barkley

Source:
tro

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 42: 41 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044913

Common Names

  • Ruellia drushelii
  • Drushelii
  • Drushelii Plant

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Description

Ruellia drushelii (also called Drushel's Ruellia, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to South America. It has lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia drushelii is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ruellia drushelii var. macrocarpa Tharp & F.A.Barkley
Ruellia drushelii var. drushelii

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia drushelii has white flowers with a yellow center and a long, thin seed capsule that contains numerous small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia drushelii is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist medium. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be potted up and grown on.

Where to Find Ruellia drushelii

Ruellia drushelii can be found in the southeastern United States.

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

Fred Alexander Barkley (1908-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.Barkley' in the authors string.
Benjamin Carroll Tharp (1885-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tharp' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.