Ruta chalepensis
Fringed Rue
Also known as: Ruta chalepensis Mill., 1768 +1 more
- Ruta chalepensis Mill., 1768
- Ruta chalepensis var. tenuifolia Dum.D'Urv.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rutaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Ruta chalepensis (commonly known as Fringed Rue) is a shrub within the Rutaceae family. It is found natively in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Europe. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Macaronesia, Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe, Western Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Albania, Algeria, Azores, Baleares, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Corse, Cyprus, East Aegean Is., France, Greece, Italy, Kriti, Lebanon-Syria, Libya, Madeira, Morocco, Palestine, Portugal, Sardegna, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Yugoslavia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Angola, Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, California, Chile Central, Chile North, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Gulf of Guinea Is., Haiti, Juan Fernández Is., Leeward Is., Mexican Pacific Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest, Oman, Peru, Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, Socotra, Texas, Yemen
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms