Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ciliatiflora
ID:
402659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 66: t. 3718 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401991



Common Names

  • Ruellia ciliatiflora
  • Ciliatiflora Wild Petunia
  • Ciliatiflora


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Synonyms

  • Ruellia lorentziana parvifolia Hassl. [unknown]
  • Ruellia lorentziana paraguariensis Hassl. [unknown]

Description

Ruellia ciliatiflora (also called Fringed-flowered 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 with fringed edges.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruellia ciliatiflora is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia ciliatiflora is a perennial plant that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and should be planted in a sunny area. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. The plant should be protected from extreme temperatures and should be repotted every two to three years.

Where to Find Ruellia ciliatiflora

Ruellia ciliatiflora is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, open forests.

Ruellia ciliatiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia ciliatiflora?

Ruellia ciliatiflora

What is the common name of Ruellia ciliatiflora?

Fringed wild petunia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia ciliatiflora?

Ruellia ciliatiflora is native to Mexico and Central 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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.