Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rubiginosa
ID:
401513

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Lindau

Source:
ksu

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 311 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400845

Common Names

  • Rubiginosa Ruellia
  • Rubiginosa Wild Petunia
  • Rubiginosa Wild Petunia

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Description

Ruellia rubiginosa (also called Mexican Petunia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico. It has an upright habit with small, ovate, and serrated leaves. It is found in open woods, thickets, and roadsides in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia rubiginosa is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ruellia rubiginosa are white or pink, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia rubiginosa is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Ruellia rubiginosa

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

Ruellia rubiginosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia rubiginosa?

Ruellia rubiginosa

What type of soil does Ruellia rubiginosa prefer?

Ruellia rubiginosa prefers well-drained soil.

What is the best temperature for Ruellia rubiginosa?

Ruellia rubiginosa 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,

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