Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
guerrerensis
ID:
402536

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.F.Daniel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 19: 278 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401868



Common Names

  • Guerrero's Ruellia
  • Guerrero's Wild Petunia
  • Guerrero's Petunia


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Description

Ruellia guerrerensis (also called Guerrerense Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia guerrerensis 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 guerrerensis 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 guerrerensis 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 guerrerensis

Ruellia guerrerensis is native to the Mexican state of Guerrero and can be found in moist, open forests.

Ruellia guerrerensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia guerrerensis?

Ruellia guerrerensis

What is the common name of Ruellia guerrerensis?

Guerrero's ruellia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia guerrerensis?

Ruellia guerrerensis 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,

References

Thomas Franklin Daniel (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.F.Daniel' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.