Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ruellioides
ID:
569408

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Colsm.) Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 16. 1: 41 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000568740

Common Names

  • Bonnaya ruellioides
  • Ruellioides Bonnaya
  • Ruellioides's Bonnaya

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Synonyms

  • Henckelia roxburghiana A.Dietr. [unknown]
  • Ilysanthes reptans (Roxb.) Koord. [unknown]
  • Ilysanthes ruellioides (Colsm.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Bonnaya ruellioides (also called Ruellia-like Bonnaya, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with round, fleshy leaves that resemble Ruellia leaves and small white flowers. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Bonnaya ruellioides is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cough, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bonnaya ruellioides is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, with pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bonnaya ruellioides is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be taken from the tips of the stems. Plant the cuttings in a well-drained potting mix and keep moist.

Where to Find Bonnaya ruellioides

Bonnaya ruellioides is native to tropical Africa.

Bonnaya ruellioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bonnaya ruellioides?

Bonnaya ruellioides

What is the family of Bonnaya ruellioides?

Asteraceae

Where is Bonnaya ruellioides native to?

South America

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Johannes Colsmann (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Colsm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799810-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].