Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
multifolia
ID:
402277

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 310 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401609



Common Names

  • Many-leaved Ruellia
  • Ruellia Multifolia
  • Many-leaf Wild Petunia


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Description

Ruellia multifolia (also called Many-leaved Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a sprawling habit and grows up to 40 cm tall. Its leaves are ovate to lanceolate and its flowers are white with purple veins. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in grasslands, woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia multifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are also used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have medicinal properties and can be used to treat colds and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ruellia multifolia var. multifolia
Ruellia multifolia var. viscosissima (Nees) C.Ezcurra

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruellia multifolia is a small, white or yellowish-white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia multifolia can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Ruellia multifolia

Ruellia multifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Ruellia multifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia multifolia?

Ruellia multifolia

What is the common name of Ruellia multifolia?

Many-leaved ruellia

Where is Ruellia multifolia found?

Ruellia multifolia is found in the western Pacific Ocean

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.