Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tachiadena
ID:
656

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Heine & A.Raynal) E.A.Tripp

Source:
Catalogue of the Plants of Madagascar (Tropicos)

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Int. J. Pl. Sci. 174: 122 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001315110



Common Names

  • Ruellia tachiadena
  • Tachiadena Ruellia
  • Tachiadena Ruellia


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Description

Ruellia tachiadena (also called Ruellia tachiadena, among many other common names) is a species of herb found in tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is an erect herb with a single, erect stem that grows up to 1 m tall. The leaves are lanceolate and arranged in a basal rosette. The flowers are white with a yellow lip and are borne in a terminal raceme. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia tachiadena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Ruellia tachiadena flower is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia tachiadena is a tropical plant that prefers a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ruellia tachiadena

Ruellia tachiadena is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range.

Ruellia tachiadena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia tachiadena?

Ruellia tachiadena

What is the common name of Ruellia tachiadena?

Tachiadena Ruellia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia tachiadena?

Ruellia tachiadena is found in tropical rainforests, moist forests, and wet savannas.

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

Hermann Heino Heine (1923-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heine' in the authors string.
Aline Marie Raynal (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Raynal' in the authors string.
Erin Anne Tripp (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.A.Tripp' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77139675-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.