Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
grantii
ID:
402537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 31: 690 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401869



Common Names

  • Grant's Ruellia
  • Grant's Wild Petunia
  • Grant's Petunia


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Description

Ruellia grantii (also called Grant's Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia grantii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruellia grantii 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 grantii 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 grantii

Ruellia grantii is native to Mexico and can be found in open, dry forests.

Ruellia grantii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia grantii?

Ruellia grantii

What is the common name of Ruellia grantii?

Mexican Petunia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia grantii?

Ruellia grantii is native to Mexico and 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,

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