Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
sprucei
ID:
401594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 653 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000400926

Common Names

  • Ruellia Sprucei
  • Spruce's Wild Petunia
  • Spruce's Petunia

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Description

Ruellia sprucei (also called Spruce's wild petunia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to Mexico and Central America. It has a woody base and grows up to 1 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 sprucei is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its bright pink flowers and its ability to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia sprucei has small, white flowers with yellow throats and long, slender seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia sprucei is a fast-growing, perennial shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Ruellia sprucei

Ruellia sprucei is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, shady areas in the wild.

Ruellia sprucei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia sprucei?

Ruellia sprucei

What is the common name of Ruellia sprucei?

Spruce's Wild Petunia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia sprucei?

Ruellia sprucei is native to Mexico and Central America.

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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.