Ruellia dioscoridis
Also known as: Ruellia patula var. minor Balf.fil. +1 more
- Ruellia patula var. minor Balf.fil.
- Ruellia patula var. minor Jacq.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Ruellia dioscoridis is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Ruellia, which contains over 350 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Socotra