Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pringlei
ID:
401548

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fernald

Source:
cmp

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 43: 67 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400880

Common Names

  • Ruellia pringlei
  • Pringle's Wild Petunia
  • Pringle's Ruellia

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Description

Ruellia pringlei (also called Pringle's Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates, in a variety of habitats, from dry scrub to wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia pringlei is an ornamental plant that is used to add texture and color to gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia pringlei has white flowers with a yellow center and a long, slender stem. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia pringlei, commonly known as the 'Pringle's Ruellia', is a species of evergreen shrub in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It is an upright, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of purple flowers in late spring. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and is hardy to USDA zones 10-12. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ruellia pringlei

Ruellia pringlei is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

Ruellia pringlei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia pringlei?

Ruellia pringlei

What is the common name of Ruellia pringlei?

Pringle's wild petunia

Where is Ruellia pringlei 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

Merritt Lyndon Fernald (1873-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernald' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.