Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
taiwanensis
ID:
1046321

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Yamaz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 43: 61 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045659



Common Names

  • Rungia taiwanensis
  • Taiwan Rungia
  • Taiwanese Rungia


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Description

Rungia taiwanensis (also called Taiwan Rungia, among many other common names) is a small shrub or subshrub native to Taiwan. It has ovate leaves with entire margins and white flowers with yellow throats. It grows in deciduous forests, scrub, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rungia taiwanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it produces attractive pink flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rungia taiwanensis has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rungia taiwanensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept at a temperature of 18-21°C. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist, well-draining medium. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Rungia taiwanensis

Rungia taiwanensis is native to Taiwan.

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

Takasi Yamazaki (1921-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Yamaz.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.