Status:
valid
Authors:
Pers.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 464 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463817
Common Names
- Ruta
- Herb of Grace
- Common Rue
Description
Ruta angustifolia (also called Narrow-Leaved Rue, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the family Rutaceae. It has small yellow flowers, and its native regions are the Mediterranean region. It is found in rocky places and on dry slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Ruta angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ruta angustifolia has small yellow flowers with five petals and a dark center. Its seed is small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ruta angustifolia is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial shade. Propagation is best done through division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division is best done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Ruta angustifolia
Ruta angustifolia can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East.
Ruta angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ruta angustifolia?
Ruta angustifolia
What type of plant is Ruta angustifolia?
A shrub
Where is Ruta angustifolia found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region
Species in the Ruta genus
Ruta microcarpa,
Ruta montana,
Ruta graveolens,
Ruta oreojasme,
Ruta pinnata,
Ruta chalepensis,
Ruta corsica,
Ruta angustifolia,
Ruta lindsayi,
Ruta lamarmorae,
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,