Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
fragrans
ID:
1046218

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benoist

Source:
tro

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 13: 12 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045556



Common Names

  • Ruttya fragrans
  • Ruttya
  • Fragrant


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Description

Ruttya fragrans (also called Fragrant Ruttya, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It is characterized by its bright green foliage and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Ruttya fragrans is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage. It is often used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. It is also used in flower arrangements and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ruttya fragrans are white and tubular in shape. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruttya fragrans is a perennial herb that is propagated by division of the root clumps or by stem cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Ruttya fragrans

Ruttya fragrans is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and South America.

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

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.