Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
novogaliciana
ID:
1227737

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.F.Daniel

Source:
tro

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 17: 157 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227075



Common Names

  • Ruellia novogaliciana
  • Novogalician Ruellia
  • Novogalician Wild Petunia


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Description

Ruellia novogaliciana (also called Mexican petunia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It has long, lance-shaped leaves and produces trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of purple, pink, and white. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia novogaliciana 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 novogaliciana

Ruellia novogaliciana 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 novogaliciana FAQ

What is the common name of Ruellia novogaliciana?

Common name of Ruellia novogaliciana is Novogalician Wild Petunia

What is the scientific name of Novogalician Wild Petunia?

The scientific name of Novogalician Wild Petunia is Ruellia novogaliciana

Where is Ruellia novogaliciana found?

Ruellia novogaliciana 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.