Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
napoensis
ID:
1239750

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Fang & H.S.Lo

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Guihaia 17: 46 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001239088



Common Names

  • Rungia Napoensis
  • Napoensis Rungia
  • Napoens Rungia


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Description

Rungia napoensis (also called Napo Rungia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has a slender stem and grows up to 0.6m in height. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and lake margins.

Uses & Benefits

Rungia napoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rungia napoensis are white or pink, with four petals and a tubular calyx. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rungia napoensis is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a sunny location.

Where to Find Rungia napoensis

Rungia napoensis can be found in China.

Rungia napoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rungia napoensis?

Rungia napoensis

What is the common name of Rungia napoensis?

Napo Rungia

What is the natural habitat of Rungia napoensis?

Forests and woodlands in China

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

Hsien Shui Lo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Lo' in the authors string.
Ding Fang (b.1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Fang' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.