Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
ruellioides
ID:
391370

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 3(2): 238 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390702



Common Names

  • Ourisia ruellioides
  • Ruellioides Ourisia
  • Ruellioides Ourisia


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Description

Ourisia ruellioides (also called Ruellia-like ourisia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has a woody stem and produces small, heart-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, shaded areas such as forests, riverbanks, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ourisia ruellioides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ourisia ruellioides are small and yellow, and the seeds are round and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ourisia ruellioides is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 feet in height. It is native to Central America and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Ourisia ruellioides

Ourisia ruellioides is native to Chile and Argentina.

Ourisia ruellioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ourisia ruellioides?

Ourisia ruellioides

What is the common name of Ourisia ruellioides?

Ruellia

What is the growth habit of Ourisia ruellioides?

It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit.

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:177695-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].