Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
401731

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balf.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 12: 85 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401063

Common Names

  • Insignis Ruellia
  • Insignis Wild Petunia
  • Insignis Wild Petunia

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Description

Ruellia insignis (also called Showy Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments like fever, headache, and toothache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia insignis has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia insignis is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach up to 2 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in early spring or late fall.

Where to Find Ruellia insignis

Ruellia insignis can be found in tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Ruellia insignis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia insignis?

Ruellia insignis

What is the common name of Ruellia insignis?

Insignis wild petunia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia insignis?

Ruellia insignis is found in dry, rocky areas in 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,

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