Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
1045341

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

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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.

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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 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

William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.