Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
oaxacana
ID:
1287353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
tro

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1938: 60 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286691



Common Names

  • Oaxacan Ruellia
  • Oaxacan Wild Petunia
  • Mexican Wild Petunia


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Description

Ruellia oaxacana (also called Oaxacan Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Mexico and is found in open, disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia oaxacana is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long blooming period and can produce beautiful flowers in shades of pink, orange, and red. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia oaxacana has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Ruellia oaxacana

Ruellia oaxacana is native to Mexico and Central America, and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Ruellia oaxacana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia oaxacana?

Ruellia oaxacana

What is the common name of Ruellia oaxacana?

Oaxacan Wild Petunia

What is the native range of Ruellia oaxacana?

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

Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.