Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
solitaria
ID:
1258411

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vell.

Source:
tro

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Flumin. : 266 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257749



Common Names

  • Ruellia solitaria
  • Solitary Ruellia
  • Solitary Wild Petunia


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Description

Ruellia solitaria (also called Solitary Ruellia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers that grow in clusters. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia solitaria is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruellia solitaria is small, white in color, and has a star-shaped corolla. The seed is small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia solitaria is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of South America and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium such as sand or perlite. Division is done by carefully dividing the root ball into smaller sections and replanting them in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Ruellia solitaria

Ruellia solitaria is native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Ruellia solitaria FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia solitaria?

Ruellia solitaria

What is the common name of Ruellia solitaria?

Lonely wild petunia

Where is Ruellia solitaria native to?

It is native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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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