Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
tolimensis
ID:
401988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 31: 70 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401320



Common Names

  • Ruellia tolimensis
  • Tolimensis Ruellia
  • Ruellia


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Description

Ruellia tolimensis (also called Tolima Ruellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 3 feet tall. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Colombia and grows in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia tolimensis is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a food additive and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia tolimensis has white to pinkish flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia tolimensis is a low-growing, perennial herb that grows from a rhizome. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Ruellia tolimensis

Ruellia tolimensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Ruellia tolimensis FAQ

What is the common name of Ruellia tolimensis?

Tolima ruellia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia tolimensis?

Dry open forests and grasslands

What is the flower color of Ruellia tolimensis?

White or pink

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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