Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hainanensis
ID:
1239717

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Y.Wu & H.S.Lo

Source:
tro

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hainan. 3: 593 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239055



Common Names

  • Pararuellia hainanensis
  • Hainan Pararuellia
  • Hainan Ruellia


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Description

Pararuellia hainanensis (also called Hainan Pararuellia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub that grows up to 3 meters in height. It is native to China and is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Pararuellia hainanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pararuellia hainanensis are small and white with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pararuellia hainanensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division of the root ball. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Pararuellia hainanensis

Pararuellia hainanensis can be found in China, on the island of Hainan.

Pararuellia hainanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pararuellia hainanensis?

Pararuellia hainanensis

What is the common name of Pararuellia hainanensis?

Hainan Pararuellia

What is the natural habitat of Pararuellia hainanensis?

It is native to China and grows in forests and along streams

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

Wu Zhengyi (1916-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Y.Wu' in the authors string.
Hsien Shui Lo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Lo' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.