Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
403329

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humb. & Bonpl. ex Schult.) H.Karst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Verh. Vereins Beförd. Gartenbaues Königl. Preuss. Staaten 19: 305 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402661



Common Names

  • Ruehssia macrophylla
  • Coral Plant
  • Coral Flower


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Synonyms

  • Marsdenia macrophylla (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Schult.) E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Marsdenia maculata Hook. [unknown]
  • Marsdenia warmingii E.Fourn. [unknown]
  • Ruehssia purpurea Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Ruehssia estebanensis H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Ruehssia glauca H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Ruehssia pubescens H.Karst. [unknown]

Description

Ruehssia macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Ruehssia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a slender stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to Central Asia and is found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ruehssia macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil amendment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ruehssia macrophylla is a white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ruehssia macrophylla is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt in the soil.

Where to Find Ruehssia macrophylla

Ruehssia macrophylla can be found in Central Asia.

Ruehssia macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ruehssia macrophylla?

Ruehssia macrophylla

What are the common names of Ruehssia macrophylla?

Macrophylla, Macrophylla, and Macrophylla

What is the natural habitat of Ruehssia macrophylla?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Ruehssia genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.
Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten (1817-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Karst.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:100911-1: Based on the initial data import