Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
silvatica
ID:
402024

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Candollea 5: 236 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401356



Common Names

  • Rungia silvatica
  • Silvatica Rungia
  • Rungia


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Description

Rungia silvatica (also called Forest Rungia, among many other common names) is a perennial succulent plant with rosettes of spiny, green leaves and purple flowers. It is native to India and is found in wet, forested areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rungia silvatica 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 silvatica is white and star-shaped, with 5 petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rungia silvatica is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Rungia silvatica

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

Rungia silvatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rungia silvatica?

Rungia silvatica

What is the common name of Rungia silvatica?

Forest Rungia

What is the natural habitat of Rungia silvatica?

It is native to Southeast Asia, 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,