Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
longifolia
ID:
402816

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.E.Br.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1895: 110 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402148

Common Names

  • Raphionacme Longifolia
  • Longleaf Wild Petunia
  • Longleaf Ruellia

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Synonyms

  • Raphionacme decolor Schltr. [unknown]

Description

Raphionacme longifolia (also called Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist, sandy soils and in open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Raphionacme longifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raphionacme longifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raphionacme longifolia is a hardy, evergreen, clump-forming perennial that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, although this is more difficult.

Where to Find Raphionacme longifolia

Raphionacme longifolia is native to Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa. It can be found in grasslands and woodlands.

Raphionacme longifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raphionacme longifolia?

Raphionacme longifolia

What is the common name of Raphionacme longifolia?

Long-leaved Raphionacme

What type of plant is Raphionacme longifolia?

Herb

Species in the Raphionacme genus

Raphionacme angolensis, Raphionacme arabica, Raphionacme borenensis, Raphionacme brownii, Raphionacme caerulea, Raphionacme chimanimaniana, Raphionacme linearis, Raphionacme lucens, Raphionacme lanceolata, Raphionacme longituba, Raphionacme inconspicua, Raphionacme madiensis, Raphionacme michelii, Raphionacme moyalica, Raphionacme longifolia, Raphionacme galpinii, Raphionacme dyeri, Raphionacme elsana, Raphionacme keayi, Raphionacme flanaganii, Raphionacme globosa, Raphionacme grandiflora, Raphionacme haeneliae, Raphionacme hirsuta, Raphionacme namibiana, Raphionacme zeyheri, Raphionacme palustris, Raphionacme procumbens, Raphionacme pulchella, Raphionacme welwitschii, Raphionacme splendens, Raphionacme sylvicola, Raphionacme utilis, Raphionacme velutina, Raphionacme vignei, Raphionacme villicorona,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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