Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lepida
ID:
402046

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 1(Suppl.): 248 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401378



Common Names

  • Rungia lepida
  • Lepida Rungia
  • Rungia Lepida


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Description

Rungia lepida (also called Blunt-leaved Rungia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and grows in open grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rungia lepida is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rungia lepida has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rungia lepida is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant perennial that can be propagated from stem cuttings or seeds. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a stem cutting of about 4-5 inches in length and remove the lower leaves. Allow the cutting to dry out for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Water sparingly and keep in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Rungia lepida

Rungia lepida is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in warm, tropical climates.

Rungia lepida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rungia lepida?

Rungia lepida

What are the common names of Rungia lepida?

Lepid Rungia

What is the growth habit of Rungia lepida?

Erect or sprawling, perennial herb

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:54784-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.