Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
richardsiae
ID:
510842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vollesen

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Acanth.(1): 212 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510174

Common Names

  • Ruellia richardsiae
  • Richardsiae Ruellia
  • Richards' Ruellia

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Description

Ruellia richardsiae (also called Richards' Ruellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, white flowers and dark green foliage.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia richardsiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia richardsiae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia richardsiae is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a well-drained soil and should be kept moist during the growing season. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Ruellia richardsiae

Ruellia richardsiae is native to India.

Ruellia richardsiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia richardsiae?

Ruellia richardsiae

What is the common name of Ruellia richardsiae?

Richardsiae

Where is Ruellia richardsiae found?

India

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,

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