Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
fruticosa
ID:
1046103

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20: 45 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045441



Common Names

  • Fruticosa Ruttya
  • Ruttya Fruticosa
  • Bushy Ruttya


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Description

Ruttya fruticosa (also called Red-hot Poker, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South Africa. It has a woody stem and its leaves are long and narrow. It grows in dry, sandy areas and is often found in coastal regions.

Uses & Benefits

Ruttya fruticosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruttya fruticosa is a tubular, white flower with purple stripes. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruttya fruticosa is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to tropical America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings and should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer. Pruning should be done in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Ruttya fruticosa

Ruttya fruticosa can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.

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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.