Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
viridiflora
ID:
401926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
ksu

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 31: 98 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401258



Common Names

  • Ruellia viridiflora
  • Green-Flowered Ruellia
  • Green-Flowered Wild Petunia


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Description

Ruellia viridiflora (also called Green-Flowered 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 viridiflora 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 viridiflora has a purple flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia viridiflora is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant perennial that can be propagated from stem cuttings or seeds. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a stem cutting of about 4-5 inches in length and remove the lower leaves. Allow the cutting to dry out for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Water sparingly and keep in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ruellia viridiflora

Ruellia viridiflora is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Ruellia viridiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia viridiflora?

Ruellia viridiflora

What is the common name of Ruellia viridiflora?

Green-flowered Ruellia

What type of plant is Ruellia viridiflora?

Succulent

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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