Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
reitzii
ID:
401571

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wassh. & L.B.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ilustr. Catar. 1(Acantac.): 60 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400903

Common Names

  • Ruellia reitzii
  • Reitz's Wild Petunia
  • Reitz's Ruellia

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Description

Ruellia reitzii (also called Reitz's wild petunia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to Brazil. It has a woody base and grows up to 1.5 m tall. It has lanceolate leaves and white flowers with purple veins. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia reitzii 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 reitzii 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 reitzii is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Ruellia reitzii

Ruellia reitzii can be found in the mountains of western China, in the provinces of Sichuan and Yunnan.

Ruellia reitzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia reitzii?

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What type of soil does Ruellia reitzii prefer?

Ruellia reitzii prefers well-drained soil.

What is the best temperature for Ruellia reitzii?

Ruellia reitzii 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,

References

Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
Raulino Reitz (1919-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reitz' in the authors string.
Lyman Bradford Smith (1904-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.B.Sm.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.