Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
402696

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pohl) C.Ezcurra

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 29: 278 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402028



Common Names

  • Brevifolia
  • Ruellia
  • Ruellia Brevifolia


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Synonyms

  • Ruellia amoena Nees [unknown]

Description

Ruellia brevifolia (also called Short-leaved ruellia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India, Thailand, and Malaysia. It grows in wet, shady areas, and has lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia brevifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Ruellia brevifolia flower is a small, purple, bell-shaped flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia brevifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be pruned back after flowering to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Ruellia brevifolia

Ruellia brevifolia can be found in Central and South America.

Ruellia brevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia brevifolia?

Ruellia brevifolia

What are the common names of Ruellia brevifolia?

Common names of Ruellia brevifolia include Short-Leaf Wild Petunia and Shortleaf Wild Petunia.

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia brevifolia?

Ruellia brevifolia is native to the southeastern United States and is typically found in moist, sandy soils.

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

Johann Baptist Emanuel Pohl (1782-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pohl' in the authors string.
Cecilia Ezcurra (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Ezcurra' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.