Status:
valid
Authors:
E.A.Tripp
Source:
ksu
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 35: 649 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749221
Common Names
- Ruellia laslobasensis
- Laslobasensis Ruellia
- Laslobasensis Plant
Description
Ruellia laslobasensis (also called Las Lobas Ruellia, among many other common names) is an herbaceous species of the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It grows in dry woodlands, rocky slopes, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Ruellia laslobasensis is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruellia laslobasensis has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings have thin stems and small, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ruellia laslobasensis is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Ruellia laslobasensis
Ruellia laslobasensis is native to Mexico, where it can be found in the states of Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.
Ruellia laslobasensis FAQ
What type of plant is Ruellia laslobasensis?
Ruellia laslobasensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.
Where is Ruellia laslobasensis found?
Ruellia laslobasensis is found in Mexico.
What is the natural habitat of Ruellia laslobasensis?
The natural habitat of Ruellia laslobasensis is rocky places.
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,