Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
dissidens
ID:
1045022

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 85: 680 (1938 publ. 1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044360



Common Names

  • Ruellia dissidens
  • Mexican Petunia
  • Desert Petunia


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Uses & Benefits

Ruellia dissidens is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ruellia dissidens var. angustifolia Benoist
Ruellia dissidens var. lanceolata Benoist
Ruellia dissidens var. sarmentosa Benoist
Ruellia dissidens var. subglabra Benoist
Ruellia dissidens var. dissidens

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia dissidens has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round with a black and brown speckled pattern. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia dissidens is a perennial herb native to Madagascar. It is a low-growing plant with long, thin leaves and small white flowers. It prefers a warm, humid environment with partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings taken from the stem tips.

Where to Find Ruellia dissidens

Ruellia dissidens is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.

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

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.