Status:
valid
Authors:
J.B.Imlay
Source:
ksu
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Kezo Bull. 1939: 148 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401385
Common Names
- Rungia diversibracteata
- Diversibracteata Rungia
- Diversibracteata Rungia Plant
Description
Rungia diversibracteata (also called Variable-bracted Rungia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia, and grows in open grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rungia diversibracteata is used in traditional medicine as an anti-inflammatory and for treating skin diseases. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rungia diversibracteata has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rungia diversibracteata is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant perennial that can be propagated from stem cuttings or seeds. To propagate from stem cuttings, take a stem cutting of about 4-5 inches in length and remove the lower leaves. Allow the cutting to dry out for a few days before planting in well-draining soil. Water sparingly and keep in bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Rungia diversibracteata
Rungia diversibracteata is native to Australia and can be found in dry, sunny areas.
Rungia diversibracteata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rungia diversibracteata?
Rungia diversibracteata
What are the common names of Rungia diversibracteata?
Diverse-bracted Rungia
What is the growth habit of Rungia diversibracteata?
Erect or sprawling, perennial herb
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,