Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tricolor
ID:
1046219

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
tro

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 12 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045557

Common Names

  • Ruttya tricolor
  • Ruttya
  • Three-color

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Description

Ruttya tricolor (also called Tricolor Ruttya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It is characterized by its bright green foliage and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Ruttya tricolor is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage. It is often used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. It is also used in flower arrangements and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ruttya tricolor are yellow and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Ruttya tricolor

Ruttya tricolor is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America.

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

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.