Ruellia cordata
Also known as: Dipteracanthus cordifolius Nees +2 more
- Dipteracanthus cordifolius Nees
- Ruellia ovata Thunb.
- Ruellia thunbergii F.Dietr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.
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Ruellia cordata is a rhizomatous plant within the Acanthaceae family. It is found natively in Africa. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zimbabwe