Status:
valid
Authors:
Deflers
Source:
ksu
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 43: 220 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401856
Common Names
- Heterotrichous Ruellia
- Heterotrichous Wild Petunia
- Heterotrichous Petunia
Description
Ruellia heterotricha (also called Heterotrichous Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ruellia heterotricha is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including for treating wounds, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ruellia heterotricha 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 heterotricha 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 heterotricha
Ruellia heterotricha is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Ruellia heterotricha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruellia heterotricha?
Ruellia heterotricha
What is the common name of Ruellia heterotricha?
Hairy ruellia
What is the natural habitat of Ruellia heterotricha?
Ruellia heterotricha is native to 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,