Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
viscidula
ID:
401927

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Schrank

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Pl. Rar. Hort. Monac. : t. 93 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401259



Common Names

  • Ruellia viscidula
  • Viscid Ruellia
  • Viscid Wild Petunia


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Description

Ruellia viscidula (also called Viscid 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 viscidula 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 viscidula 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 viscidula is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Ruellia viscidula

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

Ruellia viscidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia viscidula?

Ruellia viscidula

What is the common name of Ruellia viscidula?

Viscid ruellia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia viscidula?

Ruellia viscidula 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

Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Franz von Paula Schrank (1747-1835): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrank' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.