Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rivicola
ID:
402075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
ksu

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1914: 10 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000401407

Common Names

  • Rungia rivicola
  • Rivicola Rungia
  • Kaffir-Lily

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Description

Rungia rivicola (also called 'Rivulet rungia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands, and is typically found in open forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Rungia rivicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rungia rivicola is a small, white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, dark green with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rungia rivicola can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. For cuttings, take stem cuttings from a healthy plant and place them in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Rungia rivicola

Rungia rivicola can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Rungia rivicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rungia rivicola?

Rungia rivicola

What is the common name of Rungia rivicola?

Rivulet Rungia

What is the natural habitat of Rungia rivicola?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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,

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