Status:
valid
Authors:
C.B.Clarke
Source:
ksu
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 549 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401293
Common Names
- Rungia beddomei
- Beddome's Rungia
- Beddome's Star-Violet
Description
Rungia beddomei (also called Beddome's Rungia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb that grows up to 3 feet tall. It has narrow, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to India and grows in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical climates.
Uses & Benefits
Rungia beddomei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rungia beddomei is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rungia beddomei is a low-growing, perennial herb that grows from a rhizome. It can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.
Where to Find Rungia beddomei
Rungia beddomei is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is widely available in nurseries and garden centers.
Rungia beddomei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rungia beddomei?
Rungia beddomei
What is the common name of Rungia beddomei?
Beddome's Rungia
What is the natural habitat of Rungia beddomei?
It is native to India, where it grows in forests and scrub at elevations of 0–1,000 m.
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,