Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
woolstonii
ID:
1287441

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Ezcurra

Source:
tro

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 50(3): 339. 1998

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001286779



Common Names

  • Woolston's Ruellia
  • Woolston's Wild Petunia
  • Mexican Wild Petunia


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Description

Ruellia woolstonii (also called Woolston's Ruellia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Australia. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, purple flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ruellia woolstonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums, as well as for food and medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ruellia woolstonii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruellia woolstonii is a fern that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by spores. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Ruellia woolstonii

Ruellia woolstonii is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.

Ruellia woolstonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruellia woolstonii?

Ruellia woolstonii

What is the common name of Ruellia woolstonii?

Woolston's Ruellia

What is the natural habitat of Ruellia woolstonii?

Moist, shady areas

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

Cecilia Ezcurra (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Ezcurra' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.