Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) E.Hossain
Source:
tro
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 32: 409 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001228935
Common Names
- Delavay's Pararuellia
- Delavay's Pararuellias
- Delavay's Pararuellias
Description
Pararuellia delavayana (also called Delavay Ruellia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China. It has ovate leaves and white flowers. It is found in grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Pararuellia delavayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pararuellia delavayana are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pararuellia delavayana is a semi-evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position and is drought tolerant once established. It can be grown in pots or containers, and requires regular watering during the growing season.
Where to Find Pararuellia delavayana
Pararuellia delavayana can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, and in the mountains of western China.
Pararuellia delavayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pararuellia delavayana?
Pararuellia delavayana
What is the common name of Pararuellia delavayana?
Delavayana Pararuellia
What is the natural habitat of Pararuellia delavayana?
Moist forests and thickets in China
Species in the Pararuellia genus
Pararuellia poilanei,
Pararuellia nudispica,
Pararuellia napifera,
Pararuellia lowei,
Pararuellia flagelliformis,
Pararuellia glomerata,
Pararuellia sumatrensis,
Pararuellia cavaleriei,
Pararuellia delavayana,
Pararuellia hainanensis,
Pararuellia alata,
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,