Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
shaferiana
ID:
401667

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 128 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400999

Common Names

  • Ruellia Shaferiana
  • Shafer's Wild Petunia
  • Shafer's Petunia

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Description

Ruellia shaferiana (also called Shafer's Wild 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 shaferiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It has a low water requirement and is drought tolerant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia shaferiana has white flowers with yellow throats and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia shaferiana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to encourage bushier growth.

Where to Find Ruellia shaferiana

Ruellia shaferiana is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Ruellia shaferiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia shaferiana?

Ruellia shaferiana

What is the common name of Ruellia shaferiana?

Shafer's wild petunia

What is the growth habit of Ruellia shaferiana?

It is an evergreen perennial with a mounding habit

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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