Status:
valid
Authors:
Leonard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 564 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400886
Common Names
- Ruellia pterocaulon
- Winged-stem Wild Petunia
- Winged-stem Ruellia
Description
Ruellia pterocaulon (also called Winged-stem 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 pterocaulon 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 pterocaulon 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ruellia pterocaulon, commonly known as the 'Winged-stem 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 pterocaulon
Ruellia pterocaulon can be found in the mountains of western China, in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.
Ruellia pterocaulon FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruellia pterocaulon?
Ruellia pterocaulon
What type of soil does Ruellia pterocaulon prefer?
Ruellia pterocaulon prefers well-drained soil.
What is the best temperature for Ruellia pterocaulon?
Ruellia pterocaulon prefers temperatures between 60 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
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,