Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
treubiana
ID:
401969

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
ksu

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 310 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401301



Common Names

  • Ruellia treubiana
  • Treubiana Ruellia
  • Ruellia


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Description

Ruellia treubiana (also called Treub's 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 India and grows in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia treubiana 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 treubiana has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia treubiana 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 treubiana

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

Ruellia treubiana FAQ

What is the common name of Ruellia treubiana?

Treub's ruellia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia treubiana?

Dry open forests and grasslands

What is the flower color of Ruellia treubiana?

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,

References

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:54663-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.