Ruellia
Ruelliia, commonly known as Rue, is a versatile medicinal plant cherished in traditional healing practices. Renowned for its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, it is frequently used to support digestive health and soothe skin irritations. This aromatic herb remains a vital staple for those seeking natural wellness solutions.
- Scientific name: Ruellia
- Family: Acanthaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and is classified under the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales, it is further categorized into the family Acanthaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Ruellia.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Acanthaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Ruellia | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by various names across different linguistic groups, is referred to as Ruellien in German (de), Ruelliya in Azerbaijani (az), and Руэллия in both Komi (koi) and Komi-Permyak (kv). Additionally, in the Mari language (mrj), it is known as Руэлли.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| de | Ruellien | Wikidata |
| az | Ruelliya | Wikidata |
| koi | Руэллия | Wikidata |
| kv | Руэллия | Wikidata |
| mrj | Руэлли | Wikidata |
| ru | Руэллия | Wikidata |
| udm | Руэллия | Wikidata |
| zh | 芦莉草属 | Wikidata |
| ar | قصيف | Wikidata |
| fa | رولیا | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning across two different continents. In Southeastern Europe, its presence is specifically noted in the region of Sicilia. Moving toward West Tropical Africa, the species can be found within the borders of Benin and Burkina. Furthermore, the plant's range extends to the coastal and inland areas of Gambia. Finally, its distribution continues through the West Tropical African nation of Ghana.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Europe | Sicilia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mauritania | WCVP |
Chemicals
Ruellia has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include flavonoids, glycosides, triterpenoids.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| triterpenoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Ruellia has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include asthma, bronchitis, eczema, fever, high blood pressure.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| asthma | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| bronchitis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| eczema | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fever | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| high blood pressure | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |