Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sumatrensis
ID:
1039505

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Bremek. & Nann.-Bremek.

Source:
tro

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 45(1): 27 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001038843



Common Names

  • Pararuellia sumatrensis
  • Pararuellia Sumatrensis
  • Pararuellia Sumatrensis Plant


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Description

Pararuellia sumatrensis (also called 'Sumatran Pararuellia' and 'Sumatran Pararuellia Lily', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, thin, bright green leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Pararuellia sumatrensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pararuellia sumatrensis is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pararuellia sumatrensis can be propagated by division or by sowing seeds. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Pararuellia sumatrensis

Pararuellia sumatrensis can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.
Neeltje Elizabeth Nannenga-Bremekamp (1916-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nann.-Bremek.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.