Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lepidota
ID:
401736

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 8: 652 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401068

Common Names

  • Lepidota Ruellia
  • Lepidota Wild Petunia
  • Lepidota Wild Petunia

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Description

Ruellia lepidota (also called Scaly 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 lepidota 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 lepidota 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 lepidota is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to encourage bushier growth.

Where to Find Ruellia lepidota

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

Ruellia lepidota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia lepidota?

Ruellia lepidota

What is the common name of Ruellia lepidota?

Lepidota wild petunia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia lepidota?

Ruellia lepidota 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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