Status:
valid
Authors:
Llamozas
Source:
cmp
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 24: 78 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400837
Common Names
- Saeri Ruellia
- Saeri Wild Petunia
- Saeri Wild Petunia
Description
Ruellia saeri (also called Saeer's Ruellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Central America, and is found in dry, open habitats, at altitudes of 0–1,000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Ruellia saeri is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruellia saeri has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ruellia saeri 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 saeri
Ruellia saeri is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Ruellia saeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruellia saeri?
Ruellia saeri
What type of soil does Ruellia saeri prefer?
Ruellia saeri prefers well-drained soil.
What is the best temperature for Ruellia saeri?
Ruellia saeri 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
Silvia Llamozas: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Llamozas' in the authors string.