Ruellia amarilla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amarilla
ID:
1520765
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.A.Tripp & Luján
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 119:09:00. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000007476
Common Names
- Amarilla Ruellia
- Ruellia amarilla
- Amarilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruellia amarilla (also called Yellow Ruellia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to tropical regions of South America. It has a low-growing habit, with small, oval leaves and bright yellow flowers. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Ruellia amarilla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ruellia amarilla is small, yellow and has three petals. The seed is small and black in colour. The seedlings are thin and long with a light green colour.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruellia amarilla is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings. Division is best done in the spring or early summer when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Ruellia amarilla
Ruellia amarilla is native to Central America.
Ruellia amarilla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruellia amarilla?
Ruellia amarilla
What is the common name of Ruellia amarilla?
Amarilla Ruellia
What is the natural habitat of Ruellia amarilla?
It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and 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,
References
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.