Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
edwardsae
ID:
402463

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tharp & F.A.Barkley

Source:
ksu

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 42: 12 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401795



Common Names

  • Edwardsae Ruellia
  • Ruellia Edwardsae
  • Edwardsae's Ruellia


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Description

Ruellia edwardsae (also called Edwards' Ruellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and green foliage. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia edwardsae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruellia edwardsae is a funnel-shaped, white or pinkish-white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia edwardsae is a low-growing, spreading perennial that is native to Mexico and Central America. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Ruellia edwardsae

Ruellia edwardsae is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, and is often found in moist, disturbed areas.

Ruellia edwardsae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia edwardsae?

Ruellia edwardsae

What is the common name of Ruellia edwardsae?

Edwards' Wild Petunia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia edwardsae?

Coastal areas of 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

Fred Alexander Barkley (1908-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.Barkley' in the authors string.
Benjamin Carroll Tharp (1885-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tharp' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:224108-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.