Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
helianthema
ID:
751101

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Profice

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61: S87 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000750434

Common Names

  • Ruellia helianthema
  • Ruellia brittoniana
  • Ruellia ciliosa

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Description

Ruellia helianthema (also called Sunflower Ruellia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America, found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia helianthema is a species of herb native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia helianthema has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia helianthema is a perennial plant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Ruellia helianthema

Ruellia helianthema can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Ruellia helianthema FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia helianthema?

Ruellia helianthema

What type of plant is Ruellia helianthema?

Herb

Where does Ruellia helianthema originate from?

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Sheila Regina Profice (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Profice' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60456569-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.