Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hookeriana
ID:
402558

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Hemsl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 505 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401890

Common Names

  • Ruellia hookeriana
  • Hookeriana Ruellia
  • Hookeriana Ruellia Plant

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Description

Ruellia hookeriana (also called Hooker's Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is a perennial herb with a woody base and a sprawling habit. It is native to Central and South America, and its habitats include dry forests, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia hookeriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia hookeriana has white or pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia hookeriana is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ruellia hookeriana

Ruellia hookeriana is native to Mexico and Central America.

Ruellia hookeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia hookeriana?

Ruellia hookeriana

What is the common name of Ruellia hookeriana?

Hooker's Wild Petunia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia hookeriana?

Ruellia hookeriana 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,

References

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.