Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
richardii
ID:
1045074

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 2: 820 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044412

Common Names

  • Zygoruellia Richardii
  • Richard's Zygoruellia
  • Richard's Wild Petunia

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Description

Zygoruellia richardii (also called Richardii Zygoruellia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has lance-shaped leaves and produces white-purple flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including disturbed areas, grasslands, and forests.

Uses & Benefits

Zygoruellia richardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Zygoruellia richardii are small and white. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zygoruellia richardii is a perennial, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Zygoruellia richardii

Zygoruellia richardii can be found in the tropical forests of Madagascar.

Species in the Zygoruellia genus

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

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.