Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
angustiflora
ID:
738070

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Lindau ex Rambo

Source:
cmp

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Iheringia, Bot. 12: 23 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737403



Common Names

  • Angustiflora Ruellia
  • Angustiflora Wild Petunia
  • Angustiflora Wild Petunia


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Description

Ruellia angustiflora (also called Narrow-Flowered Ruellia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions. It has small, white flowers and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia angustiflora has been used for ornamental purposes, as a medicinal plant, and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia angustiflora has white flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons, which are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia angustiflora is a perennial, evergreen, herbaceous plant native to tropical South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem, remove the lower leaves, dip the cut end in a rooting hormone, and place in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the garden.

Where to Find Ruellia angustiflora

Ruellia angustiflora can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Peru and Ecuador.

Ruellia angustiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia angustiflora?

Ruellia angustiflora

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia angustiflora?

Ruellia angustiflora is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

What is the flower color of Ruellia angustiflora?

The flowers of Ruellia angustiflora are white or pink.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Balduíno Rambo (1906-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rambo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:224039-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.