Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
fulgens
ID:
1282141

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bremek.) E.A.Tripp

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 32: 644 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281479



Common Names

  • Ruellia fulgens
  • Ruellia fulgens
  • Ruellia fulgens


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Description

Ruellia fulgens (also called Shining Ruellia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of about 1.5 meters, and has winged stems and opposite, ovate leaves. Its flowers are white or pinkish, and it grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia fulgens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruellia fulgens is small and yellow. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia fulgens is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or summer and the divided plants should be planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the divided plants moist until they are established.

Where to Find Ruellia fulgens

Ruellia fulgens is native to Mexico. It can be found in dry, sandy soils in open areas.

Ruellia fulgens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia fulgens?

Ruellia fulgens

What is the common name of Ruellia fulgens?

Fulgent Ruellia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia fulgens?

Ruellia fulgens is found in moist forests of 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

Erin Anne Tripp (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Tripp' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.