Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
1046157

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
tro

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 109: 135 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045495



Common Names

  • Rose Ritonia
  • Ritonia Rosea
  • Rosea Ritonia


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Description

Ritonia rosea (also called Rose Ritonia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ritonia rosea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ritonia rosea has a single flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ritonia rosea is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Ritonia rosea

Ritonia rosea is native to Madagascar and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Species in the Ritonia genus

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

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.