Rungia anamalayana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anamalayana
ID:
1543404
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Chandrab. & V.Chandras.) Nazarudeen & G.Rajkumar
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Pl. Sci. Today 7(1): 24. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024600
Common Names
- Rungia anamalayana
- Anamalayana Rungia
- Rungia Rungia
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Rungia anamalayana (also called Anamalayana Rungia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks and wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rungia anamalayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rungia anamalayana has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rungia anamalayana can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Rungia anamalayana
Rungia anamalayana can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Rungia anamalayana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rungia anamalayana?
Rungia anamalayana
What is the common name of Rungia anamalayana?
Anamalayan Rungia
What is the natural habitat of Rungia anamalayana?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Rungia genus
Rungia camerunensis, Rungia blumeana, Rungia brandisii, Rungia burmanica, Rungia caespitosa, Rungia chamaedryoides, Rungia clauda, Rungia congoensis, Rungia beddomei, Rungia adnata, Rungia apiculata, Rungia crenata, Rungia tonkinensis, Rungia silvatica, Rungia smeruensis, Rungia subtilifolia, Rungia sumatrana, Rungia tenuissima, Rungia tristichantha, Rungia vegeta, Rungia wightiana, Rungia khasiana, Rungia klossii, Rungia laeta, Rungia latior, Rungia selangorensis, Rungia lepida, Rungia linifolia, Rungia longifolia, Rungia diversibracteata, Rungia diversiformis, Rungia eberhardtii, Rungia elegans, Rungia eriostachya, Rungia incompta, Rungia grandis, Rungia guineensis, Rungia heterophylla, Rungia himalayensis, Rungia membranacea, Rungia maculata, Rungia podostachya, Rungia punduana, Rungia repens, Rungia pierrei, Rungia rivicola, Rungia rungiodes, Rungia salaccensis, Rungia saranganensis, Rungia purpurascens,
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
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.