Rungia densiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
densiflora
ID:
1248437
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.S.Lo
Source:
tro
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 16(4): 94 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247775
Common Names
- Rungia densiflora
- Densiflora Rungia
- Rungia Densiflora
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Rungia densiflora (also called Denseflower Rungia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to China. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Rungia densiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rungia densiflora has small, white, star-shaped flowers, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rungia densiflora is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Rungia densiflora
Rungia densiflora is found in India and Southeast Asia.
Rungia densiflora FAQ
What are the common names of Rungia densiflora?
Rungia densiflora is commonly known as Dense-flowered Rungia.
What is the natural habitat of Rungia densiflora?
Rungia densiflora is native to Yunnan Province in China.
What are the care requirements of Rungia densiflora?
Rungia densiflora requires bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil.
Species in the Rungia genus
Rungia camerunensis, Rungia blumeana, Rungia brandisii, Rungia burmanica, Rungia caespitosa, Rungia chamaedryoides, Rungia clauda, Rungia congoensis, Rungia beddomei, Rungia adnata, Rungia apiculata, Rungia crenata, Rungia tonkinensis, Rungia silvatica, Rungia smeruensis, Rungia subtilifolia, Rungia sumatrana, Rungia tenuissima, Rungia tristichantha, Rungia vegeta, Rungia wightiana, Rungia khasiana, Rungia klossii, Rungia laeta, Rungia latior, Rungia selangorensis, Rungia lepida, Rungia linifolia, Rungia longifolia, Rungia diversibracteata, Rungia diversiformis, Rungia eberhardtii, Rungia elegans, Rungia eriostachya, Rungia incompta, Rungia grandis, Rungia guineensis, Rungia heterophylla, Rungia himalayensis, Rungia membranacea, Rungia maculata, Rungia podostachya, Rungia punduana, Rungia repens, Rungia pierrei, Rungia rivicola, Rungia rungiodes, Rungia salaccensis, Rungia saranganensis, Rungia purpurascens,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Hsien Shui Lo (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.S.Lo' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.