Ruellia lepidota
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Ruellia lepidota is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. The genus Ruellia is notably large, comprising more than 350 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Dominican Republic, Haiti