Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
capotyra
ID:
1543385

Status:
valid

Authors:
Braz & I.H.F.Azevedo

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 45(2): 335. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024582



Common Names

  • Ruellia capotyra
  • Capotyra Ruellia
  • Ruellia Ruellia


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Description

Ruellia capotyra (also called Capotyra ruellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to South America and is found in tropical forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia capotyra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia capotyra has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia capotyra can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ruellia capotyra

Ruellia capotyra can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Ruellia capotyra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia capotyra?

Ruellia capotyra

What is the common name of Ruellia capotyra?

Capotyra Ruellia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia capotyra?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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.