Ruellia taboleirana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taboleirana
ID:
1543390
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.C.O.Chagas & Costa-Lima
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Neodiversity 13(1): 51. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024587
Common Names
- Ruellia taboleirana
- Taboleirana Ruellia
- Ruellia Ruellia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruellia taboleirana (also called Taboleirana Ruellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks and wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ruellia taboleirana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruellia taboleirana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruellia taboleirana can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Ruellia taboleirana
Ruellia taboleirana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ruellia taboleirana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruellia taboleirana?
Ruellia taboleirana
What is the common name of Ruellia taboleirana?
Taboleirana Ruellia
What is the natural habitat of Ruellia taboleirana?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.