Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
obtusa
ID:
401823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
ksu

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 152 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401155

Common Names

  • Ruellia obtusa
  • Blunt-leaved Wild Petunia
  • Blunt-leaved Ruellia

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Description

Ruellia obtusa (also called Obtuse Ruellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Central America, and is found in dry, open habitats, at altitudes of 0–1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia obtusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia obtusa has small, white flowers with yellow throats and long, thin seed capsules. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia obtusa is a tropical perennial that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagate by stem cuttings in spring or summer. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Ruellia obtusa

Ruellia obtusa is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is widely available in nurseries and garden centers.

Ruellia obtusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia obtusa?

Ruellia obtusa

What is the common name of Ruellia obtusa?

Round-leaf ruellia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia obtusa?

Ruellia obtusa is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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,