Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
gracilis
ID:
1235166

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rusby

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 6: 102 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001234504



Common Names

  • Ruellia gracilis
  • Slender Wild Petunia
  • Graceful Wild Petunia


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Description

Ruellia gracilis (also called Slender Ruellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has glossy green leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia gracilis is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia gracilis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, round seed pods. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia gracilis is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through seed sowing in the spring. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have germinated.

Where to Find Ruellia gracilis

Ruellia gracilis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.

Ruellia gracilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia gracilis?

Ruellia gracilis

What is the common name of Ruellia gracilis?

Graceful Wild Petunia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia gracilis?

Ruellia gracilis is native to 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

Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.