Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
cavaleriei
ID:
1042075

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Lév.) E.Hossain

Source:
tro

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32: 409 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001041413



Common Names

  • Pararuellia cavaleriei
  • Cavaleriei Pararuellia
  • Cavalerie's Pararuellia


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Description

Pararuellia cavaleriei (also called Cavalerie's Ruellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. It grows up to 2 m in height and has lance-shaped leaves. It is found in the moist forests of the Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats. Its habitat is in the understory of the forest, where it grows in the shade of the trees.

Uses & Benefits

Pararuellia cavaleriei has many medicinal uses. It is used to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an antiseptic and to treat skin diseases. It is also used to treat respiratory disorders such as asthma and bronchitis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pararuellia cavaleriei is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, round, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pararuellia cavaleriei is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted and can be transplanted into larger containers or into the garden.

Where to Find Pararuellia cavaleriei

Pararuellia cavaleriei is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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

Augustin Abel Hector Léveillé (1864-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Lév.' in the authors string.
A.B.M.Enayet Hossain (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Hossain' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.