Ruellia foetida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foetida
ID:
1227736
Status:
valid
Authors:
Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.
Source:
tro
Year:
1809
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. : 656 (1809)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227074
Common Names
- Ruellia foetida
- Fetid Ruellia
- Stinking Wild Petunia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruellia foetida (also called Stinkweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and produces trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of purple, pink, and white. It typically grows in dry, sunny habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ruellia foetida is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ruellia foetida is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed of Ruellia foetida is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Ruellia foetida are small, green, and have four leaflets.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruellia foetida is a small shrub native to Mexico. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sterile medium.
Where to Find Ruellia foetida
Ruellia foetida is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is commonly found growing on rocks and tree trunks in moist, shady areas.
Ruellia foetida FAQ
What is the common name of Ruellia foetida?
Common name of Ruellia foetida is Stinking Wild Petunia
What is the scientific name of Stinking Wild Petunia?
The scientific name of Stinking Wild Petunia is Ruellia foetida
Where is Ruellia foetida found?
Ruellia foetida is found in 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
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.