Status:
valid
Authors:
Hemaid
Source:
ksu
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bangladesh J. Pl. Taxon. 8: 84 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406402
Common Names
- Jeddahica Ruellia
- Jeddahica Ruellia
- Jeddahica Ruellia
Description
Ruellia jeddahica (also called 'Jeddah Ruellia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It has thin, green stems and small, purple flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually in lowland rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Ruellia jeddahica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruellia jeddahica has small, white flowers with a diameter of about 1mm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ruellia jeddahica is an evergreen shrub native to the Arabian Peninsula. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division, seed, or cuttings.
Where to Find Ruellia jeddahica
Ruellia jeddahica is native to Saudi Arabia and can be found in wetland habitats.
Ruellia jeddahica FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Ruellia jeddahica?
Ruellia jeddahica prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of soil does Ruellia jeddahica prefer?
Ruellia jeddahica prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
What type of light does Ruellia jeddahica need?
Ruellia jeddahica prefers bright, indirect light.
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
Fahad Hemaid: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemaid' in the authors string.