Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
latisepala
ID:
1045034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
tro

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 10: 250 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044372



Common Names

  • Ruellia latisepala
  • Mexican Petunia
  • Desert Petunia


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Description

Ruellia latisepala (also called Mexican Petunia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves and produces purple-blue flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, grasslands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia latisepala is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruellia latisepala is a white to lavender funnel-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia latisepala is a perennial herb native to Madagascar. It is a low-growing plant with long, thin leaves and small white flowers. It prefers a warm, humid environment with partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings taken from the stem tips.

Where to Find Ruellia latisepala

Ruellia latisepala is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Veracruz.

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

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.