Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 1: 27 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044679
Common Names
- Ruttya ovata
- Ovate Ruttya
- Ovate False Acanthus
Description
Ruttya ovata (also called Ovate ruttya, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands and rocky hillsides. It has large, oval leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ruttya ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ruttya ovata is white with a yellow center, and has four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ruttya ovata is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Ruttya ovata
Ruttya ovata is native to South Africa.
Species in the Ruttya genus
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,