Ruellia vincta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vincta
ID:
401943
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
ksu
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 33: 106 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401275
Common Names
- Ruellia vincta
- Vincta Ruellia
- Vincta Wild Petunia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ruellia vincta (also called Vincta Ruellia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows up to 1 m tall. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white with yellow centers. It grows in humid forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Ruellia vincta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Ruellia vincta has a purple flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ruellia vincta is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Ruellia vincta
Ruellia vincta is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Ruellia vincta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruellia vincta?
Ruellia vincta
What is the common name of Ruellia vincta?
Vincta ruellia
What is the natural habitat of Ruellia vincta?
Ruellia vincta is native to 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,
References
Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:54720-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.