Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 8: 137 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401873
Common Names
- Gruicollis Ruellia
- Gruicollis Wild Petunia
- Gruicollis Petunia
Description
Ruellia gruicollis (also called Gruicollis 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 gruicollis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a groundcover. It can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ruellia gruicollis is a funnel-shaped, white or pinkish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ruellia gruicollis is a low-growing, spreading perennial that is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Ruellia gruicollis
Ruellia gruicollis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from the southern United States to Argentina.
Ruellia gruicollis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruellia gruicollis?
Ruellia gruicollis
What is the common name of Ruellia gruicollis?
Gruicollis Wild Petunia
What is the natural habitat of Ruellia gruicollis?
Ruellia gruicollis is native to 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,