Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
caespitosa
ID:
401952

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
ksu

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 43: 355 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401284



Common Names

  • Rungia caespitosa
  • Tufted Rungia
  • Tufted Star-Violet


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Description

Rungia caespitosa (also called Tufted Rungia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has a single stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white with yellow centers. It grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rungia caespitosa 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 caespitosa 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rungia caespitosa 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 caespitosa

Rungia caespitosa is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is widely available in nurseries and garden centers.

Rungia caespitosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rungia caespitosa?

Rungia caespitosa

What is the common name of Rungia caespitosa?

Tufted rungia

What is the growth habit of Rungia caespitosa?

It is an evergreen perennial with a mounding habit

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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:54755-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.