Ruellia menthoides
Also known as: Dipteracanthus menthoides Nees +1 more
- Dipteracanthus menthoides Nees
- Ruellia asema Leonard
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Ruellia menthoides is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Found natively in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Ruellia genus, encompassing over 350 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Peru, Venezuela