Ruellia malaca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malaca
ID:
401697
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leonard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(4): 57 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401029
Common Names
- Malaca Ruellia
- Ruellia malaca
- Ruellia litoralis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruellia malaca (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 malaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ruellia malaca are white or pink, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruellia malaca is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Ruellia malaca
Ruellia malaca is native to South America and can be found in dry, sunny areas in the wild.
Ruellia malaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruellia malaca?
Ruellia malaca
What type of plant is Ruellia malaca?
It is an evergreen shrub
Where does Ruellia malaca grow?
It is native to Mexico
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
Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.