Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mcvaughii
ID:
1227738

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.F.Daniel

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 17: 159 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227076



Common Names

  • Ruellia mcvaughii
  • McVaugh's Ruellia
  • McVaugh's Wild Petunia


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Description

Ruellia mcvaughii (also called McVaugh's Ruellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Mexico. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 1 m tall. Its leaves are simple, opposite, and lanceolate in shape. It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia mcvaughii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruellia mcvaughii is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed of Ruellia mcvaughii is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Ruellia mcvaughii are small, green, and have four leaflets.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia mcvaughii is a small shrub native to Mexico. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sterile medium.

Where to Find Ruellia mcvaughii

Ruellia mcvaughii is native to Mexico and can be found in moist, shady areas. It is commonly found growing on rocks and tree trunks in tropical forests.

Ruellia mcvaughii FAQ

What is the common name of Ruellia mcvaughii?

Common name of Ruellia mcvaughii is McVaugh's Wild Petunia

What is the scientific name of McVaugh's Wild Petunia?

The scientific name of McVaugh's Wild Petunia is Ruellia mcvaughii

Where is Ruellia mcvaughii found?

Ruellia mcvaughii is found in Mexico

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.