Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
helianthemum
ID:
1044843

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Profice

Source:
tro

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 61: S87 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044181

Common Names

  • Helianthemum Petunia
  • Helianthemum Wild Petunia
  • Helianthemum Ruellia

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Description

Ruellia helianthemum (also called Helianthemum Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It has ovate to lanceolate leaves and white to purple flowers. It is native to Mexico and found in dry and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia helianthemum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia helianthemum has white to purple flowers, small seeds, and seedlings with oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia helianthemum is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rootstock. It is propagated by seed or division of the rootstock. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Ruellia helianthemum

Ruellia helianthemum is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in dry, open areas, usually in rocky soils. It can be found in nurseries and online.

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.