Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
ruellioides
ID:
464283

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Oliv.) R.S.Cowan

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(2): 30 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463615



Common Names

  • Ruellioides Raveniopsis
  • Ruellioides-Flowered Raveniopsis
  • Ruellioides-Fruited Raveniopsis


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Synonyms

  • Ravenia ruellioides Oliv. [unknown]
  • Ravenia tatei Gleason [unknown]
  • Raveniopsis ruellioides angusta R.S.Cowan [unknown]
  • Ravenia ruellioides ptariana Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Raveniopsis ruellioides ruellioides [unknown]

Description

Raveniopsis ruellioides (also called Ruellia ruellioides, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with white flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to tropical Asia and grows in moist meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Raveniopsis ruellioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raveniopsis ruellioides has yellow, cup-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raveniopsis ruellioides is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Raveniopsis ruellioides

Raveniopsis ruellioides can be found in moist meadows and grasslands in Europe and Asia.

Raveniopsis ruellioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raveniopsis ruellioides?

Raveniopsis ruellioides

What is the common name of Raveniopsis ruellioides?

Ruellia-like Raveniopsis

What is the natural habitat of Raveniopsis ruellioides?

It is found in tropical rainforests in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2527225: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
Richard Sumner Cowan (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Cowan' in the authors string.