Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hygrophiloides
ID:
1252937

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Biol. Cent.-Amer., Bot. 2: 505 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001252275



Common Names

  • Water Ruellia
  • Water Wild Petunia
  • Water Wild Petunia Ruellia


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Description

Ruellia hygrophiloides (also called 'Water Ruellia', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1m tall. It has white flowers with a yellow centre and is found in wet forests and near streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia hygrophiloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia hygrophiloides has white or pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped, hairy leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia hygrophiloides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize as needed.

Where to Find Ruellia hygrophiloides

Ruellia hygrophiloides is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Ruellia hygrophiloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia hygrophiloides?

Ruellia hygrophiloides

What type of plant is Ruellia hygrophiloides?

Herb

Where is Ruellia hygrophiloides found?

Australia

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

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.