Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
delavayana
ID:
1229597

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


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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.

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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 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

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' 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.