Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
oxysepala
ID:
401812

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 78: 73 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401144



Common Names

  • Ruellia oxysepala
  • Oxysepala Wild Petunia
  • Oxysepala Ruellia


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Description

Ruellia oxysepala (also called Sharp-sepal Ruellia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Central America, and is found in dry, open habitats, at altitudes of 0–1,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia oxysepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia oxysepala has white flowers with yellow throats and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have bright green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia oxysepala is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It is frost tender and should be protected from frost.

Where to Find Ruellia oxysepala

Ruellia oxysepala is native to Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is widely available in nurseries and garden centers.

Ruellia oxysepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia oxysepala?

Ruellia oxysepala

What is the common name of Ruellia oxysepala?

Mexican petunia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia oxysepala?

Ruellia oxysepala is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:54375-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.