Status:
valid
Authors:
Vierh.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 56: 262 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401094
Common Names
- Ruellia paulayana
- Paulayana Ruellia
- Ruellia Paulayana
Description
Ruellia paulayana (also called Paulay's 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 paulayana 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 paulayana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ruellia paulayana 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 paulayana
Ruellia paulayana can be found in tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Ruellia paulayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruellia paulayana?
Ruellia paulayana
What is the common name of Ruellia paulayana?
Paulay's Ruellia
What is the natural habitat of Ruellia paulayana?
Ruellia paulayana 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,