Ruellia malacophylla
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Ruellia malacophylla is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Found natively in Africa, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Ruellia, which contains over 350 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
KwaZulu-Natal, Northern Provinces, Swaziland