Ruellia multifolia
Also known as: Dipteracanthus multifolius Nees +5 more
- Dipteracanthus multifolius Nees
- Dipteracanthus multifolius var. multiflorus Nees
- Ruellia multifolia f. viscidula Hassl.
- Ruellia multifolia var. hirsuta Hassl.
- Ruellia multifolia var. viscidula Hassl.
- Ruellia subdentata Klotzsch ex Nees
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or subshrub.
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Ruellia multifolia is a herbaceous perennial or shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Ruellia is notably large, comprising more than 350 species. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay
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