Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
alboviolacea
ID:
402739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
ksu

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 4: 318 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402071



Common Names

  • Alboviolacea
  • Ruellia
  • Ruellia Alboviolacea


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Description

Ruellia alboviolacea (also called White-violet Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.6m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia alboviolacea is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia alboviolacea has white flowers with a yellow centre, and its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia alboviolacea is a tropical perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Ruellia alboviolacea

Ruellia alboviolacea is native to Mexico.

Ruellia alboviolacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia alboviolacea?

Ruellia alboviolacea

What is the common name of Ruellia alboviolacea?

White-Violet Wild Petunia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia alboviolacea?

Ruellia alboviolacea is native to South America.

Species in the Ruellia genus

Ruellia rufipila, Ruellia saeri, Ruellia rusbyi, Ruellia rubiginosa, Ruellia sceptrum-marianum, Ruellia schnellii, Ruellia salmeronensis, Ruellia sarukhaniana, Ruellia saulensis, Ruellia pulverulenta, Ruellia pumila, Ruellia primuloides, Ruellia pringlei, Ruellia prostrata, Ruellia pulcherrima, Ruellia pseudopatula, Ruellia pterocaulon, Ruellia puberula, Ruellia reitzii, Ruellia steyermarkii, Ruellia sprucei, Ruellia squarrosa, Ruellia tetrastichantha, Ruellia subsessilis, Ruellia terminalis, Ruellia suffruticosa, Ruellia siamensis, Ruellia silvaecola, Ruellia sororia, Ruellia simplex, Ruellia shaferiana, Ruellia praetermissa, Ruellia luzoniensis, Ruellia magniflora, Ruellia malabarica, Ruellia primulacea, Ruellia malaca, Ruellia macarenensis, Ruellia macrophylla, Ruellia ischnopoda, Ruellia kerrii, Ruellia intermedia, Ruellia jussieuoides, Ruellia lithophila, Ruellia jaliscana, Ruellia inundata, Ruellia insignis, Ruellia kleinii, Ruellia lepidota, Ruellia liesneri,

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,

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