Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
patula
ID:
401757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1779

Citation Micro:
Misc. Austriac. 2: 358 (1779)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401089



Common Names

  • Ruellia patula
  • Patula Ruellia
  • Ruellia Patula


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Description

Ruellia patula (also called Spreading Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean, and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia patula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments like fever, headache, and toothache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruellia patula is a funnel-shaped, white or pinkish-white flower with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia patula is a drought-tolerant plant that prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ruellia patula

Ruellia patula can be found in tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Ruellia patula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia patula?

Ruellia patula

What is the common name of Ruellia patula?

Mexican Petunia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia patula?

Ruellia patula is native to Mexico, Central America, and South America.

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,

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