Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hirsutissima
ID:
1327073

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) E.A.Tripp

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Int. J. Pl. Sci. 174: 122 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339527

Common Names

  • Ruellia hirsutissima
  • Hirsutissima Ruellia
  • Ruellia Hirsutissima

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Description

Ruellia hirsutissima (also called Hirsutissima Ruellia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to South America. It has a long, narrow leaf blade and a short, dense inflorescence. It is found in wet meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas in its native range.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia hirsutissima is a medicinal plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia hirsutissima has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, slender and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia hirsutissima is a terrestrial orchid native to Central America. It can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and partial shade. It should be grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil. Water regularly and fertilize during the growing season.

Where to Find Ruellia hirsutissima

Ruellia hirsutissima is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Veracruz, Oaxaca, and Chiapas.

Ruellia hirsutissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia hirsutissima?

Ruellia hirsutissima

What is the common name of Ruellia hirsutissima?

Hirsutissima Ruellia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia hirsutissima?

It is found in the cloud forests of Costa Rica and Panama

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.
Erin Anne Tripp (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Tripp' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77139684-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.