Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lithophila
ID:
401718

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
ksu

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 187 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401050

Common Names

  • Lithophila Ruellia
  • Ruellia lithophila
  • Ruellia litoralis

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Description

Ruellia lithophila (also called Mexican Petunia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and produces trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of purple, pink, and white. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia lithophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia lithophila 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 lithophila 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 lithophila

Ruellia lithophila can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Ruellia lithophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia lithophila?

Ruellia lithophila

What is the common name of Ruellia lithophila?

Lithophila wild petunia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia lithophila?

Ruellia lithophila 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,

References

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:54238-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.