Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
macrosiphon
ID:
1268650

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
tro

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 42: 92 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001267988



Common Names

  • Ruellia macrosiphon
  • Macrosiphon Ruellia
  • Ruellia


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Description

Ruellia macrosiphon (also called large-siphon ruellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is an annual herb, with a maximum height of 1 meter, and has small, ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia macrosiphon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ruellia macrosiphon var. macrosiphon
Ruellia macrosiphon var. nudum Benoist
Ruellia macrosiphon var. pierrei Benoist

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia macrosiphon has white flowers with purple stripes and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia macrosiphon is a perennial herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in late summer or early fall. The divisions should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until they take root.

Where to Find Ruellia macrosiphon

Ruellia macrosiphon is native to Mexico and Central America.

Ruellia macrosiphon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia macrosiphon?

Ruellia macrosiphon

What is the family of Ruellia macrosiphon?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Ruellia macrosiphon?

Large-siphoned Ruellia

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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