Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
panamensis
ID:
1287113

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindau) E.A.Tripp

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Taxon 58: 902 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286451



Common Names

  • Ruellia panamensis
  • Panama Ruellia
  • Panamensis Ruellia


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Description

Ruellia panamensis (also called Ruellia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to the Caribbean region, and it grows in tropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia panamensis is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in rock gardens or as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine, as it has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia panamensis has small, white flowers, which are followed by small, brown, winged seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia panamensis is a perennial herb native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root crown. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Ruellia panamensis

Ruellia panamensis is native to Panama and can be found in the provinces of Chiriquí, Coclé, and Veraguas.

Ruellia panamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia panamensis?

Ruellia panamensis

What is the family of Ruellia panamensis?

Acanthaceae

Where is Ruellia panamensis found?

Panama

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

Erin Anne Tripp (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Tripp' in the authors string.
Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77101378-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.