Microchirita ruthiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ruthiae
ID:
1324992
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rafidah
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 31: 612 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337446
Common Names
- Microchirita ruthiae
- Ruth's Microchirita
- Ruth's False Foxglove
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microchirita ruthiae (also called Ruth's Microchirita, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to China. It has dark green, leathery leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows best in partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Microchirita ruthiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cold, and cough.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microchirita ruthiae has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters on the tips of the branches. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microchirita ruthiae is a hardy perennial that grows best in partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Plant the divisions or seeds 8-10 inches apart.
Where to Find Microchirita ruthiae
Microchirita ruthiae can be found in tropical regions of India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Microchirita genus
Microchirita viola, Microchirita tubulosa, Microchirita sahyadriensis, Microchirita rupestris, Microchirita oculata, Microchirita mollissima, Microchirita caerulea, Microchirita micromusa, Microchirita marcanii, Microchirita elphinstonia, Microchirita bimaculata, Microchirita barbata, Microchirita aratriformis, Microchirita lavandulacea, Microchirita involucrata, Microchirita sericea, Microchirita hamosa, Microchirita caliginosa, Microchirita prostrata, Microchirita ruthiae, Microchirita purpurea, Microchirita woodii, Microchirita karaketii, Microchirita suddeei, Microchirita albiflora, Microchirita huppatatensis, Microchirita personata, Microchirita hemratii, Microchirita lilacina, Microchirita cristata,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
A.R. Rafidah: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rafidah' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77133642-1: Based on the initial data import