Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
incomta
ID:
1406115

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Lindau

Source:
ipni

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 311 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001418573

Common Names

  • Ruellia incomta
  • Incomta Ruellia
  • Incomta Wild Petunia

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Description

Ruellia incomta (also called Incomplete Ruellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has a rounded, spreading form and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in humid, tropical rainforest habitats, often near rivers and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia incomta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is drought tolerant and can be used as a groundcover. It is also used to attract pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia incomta has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia incomta is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can tolerate light shade and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Ruellia incomta

Ruellia incomta is native to Mexico and can be found in the Tropical and Subtropical Moist Broadleaf Forests biome.

Ruellia incomta FAQ

What is the optimal soil type for Ruellia incomta?

Ruellia incomta prefers well-draining, sandy soils.

What is the optimal light exposure for Ruellia incomta?

Ruellia incomta prefers full sun to partial shade.

How often should Ruellia incomta be watered?

Ruellia incomta should be watered regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings.

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

Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.