Ruellia forsskolii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forsskolii
ID:
1414892
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thulin
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. Upsal. 38: 142 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427357
Common Names
- Ruellia forsskolii
- Forsskolii Ruellia
- Forsskolii
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Ruellia forsskolii (also called Forsskolii Ruellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall and is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ruellia forsskolii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruellia forsskolii has small, white flowers that are tubular in shape and have a long, protruding stigma. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruellia forsskolii is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Ruellia forsskolii
Ruellia forsskolii is native to South Africa and can be found in open grasslands and scrublands.
Ruellia forsskolii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruellia forsskolii?
Ruellia forsskolii
What type of plant is Ruellia forsskolii?
It is a perennial herbaceous plant
Where is Ruellia forsskolii found?
It is found in Mexico 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
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177813-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.