Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
pedunculosa
ID:
401775

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 3: 363 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401107



Common Names

  • Ruellia pedunculosa
  • Pedunculosa Ruellia
  • Ruellia Pedunculosa


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Synonyms

  • Ruellia pedunculosa (Nees ex DC.) B.D.Jacks. & Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Ruellia pedunculosa (also called Mexican Petunia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico, Central and South America. It has a woody stem, lance-shaped leaves and small, trumpet-shaped flowers that are usually purple or white. It is typically found in moist, tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia pedunculosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia pedunculosa has small, white flowers with yellow throats and long, thin seed capsules. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia pedunculosa 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 pedunculosa

Ruellia pedunculosa can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Ruellia pedunculosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia pedunculosa?

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What is the common name of Ruellia pedunculosa?

Stalked Ruellia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia pedunculosa?

Ruellia pedunculosa 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,

References

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.