Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
dissitifolia
ID:
1045952

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Hiern

Source:
tro

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1877: 73 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045290



Common Names

  • Ruellia dissitifolia
  • Dissitifolia Ruellia
  • Dissitifolia Wild Petunia


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Description

Ruellia dissitifolia (also called Distant-leaved ruellia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia dissitifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia dissitifolia has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia dissitifolia is a tropical perennial that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division can be done in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Ruellia dissitifolia

Ruellia dissitifolia is native to tropical Africa.

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 Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.