Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
mastersii
ID:
402090

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Anderson

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 519 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401422



Common Names

  • Rungia Mastersii
  • Mastersii Rungia
  • Mastersii Plant


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Description

Rungia mastersii (also called Master's 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 mastersii 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

The flower of Rungia mastersii is a white or pale pink star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Rungia mastersii: This plant is best grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Rungia mastersii

Rungia mastersii can be found in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

Rungia mastersii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rungia mastersii?

Rungia mastersii

What is the common name of Rungia mastersii?

Masters' Rungia

What is the natural habitat of Rungia mastersii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland 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

Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:54790-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.