Ruellia bignoniiflora
Also known as: Dipteracanthus bignoniiflorus (S.Moore) Bremek. +4 more
- Dipteracanthus bignoniiflorus (S.Moore) Bremek.
- Dischistocalyx bignoniiflorus (S.Moore) Lindau
- Ruellia cygniflora Lindau
- Ruellia cygniflora Lindau ex Engl.
- Ruellia megachlamys S.Moore
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or shrub.
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Ruellia bignoniiflora is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Indigenous to Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Ruellia is notably large, comprising more than 350 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe