Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
caroliniensis
ID:
1045548

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.F.Gmel.) Steud.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. , ed. 2, 2: 481 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044886



Common Names

  • Ruellia caroliniensis
  • Caroliniensis Ruellia
  • Ruellia


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Description

Ruellia caroliniensis (also called Ruellia caroliniensis, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of East Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and grows best in partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia caroliniensis is an ornamental plant with a variety of uses. It can be used as a groundcover, in hanging baskets, or as a potted plant. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ruellia caroliniensis var. dentata (Nees ex DC.) Fern
Ruellia caroliniensis var. cinerascens (Fernald) J.T.Kartesz & Gandhi
Ruellia caroliniensis var. heteromorpha (Fernald) R.W.Long
Ruellia caroliniensis sub. ciliosa (Pursh) R.W.Long
Ruellia caroliniensis var. succulenta (Small) R.W.Long
Ruellia caroliniensis sub. caroliniensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia caroliniensis has small, pink, tubular flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia caroliniensis is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial shrub. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a sunny location and regular watering. It is also tolerant of light frost.

Where to Find Ruellia caroliniensis

Ruellia caroliniensis can be found in the southeastern United States.

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.