Ruellia hygrophila
Also known as: Cryphiacanthus udus Nees +3 more
- Cryphiacanthus udus Nees
- Lychniothyrsus hygrophilus (Mart.) Bremek.
- Ruellia chiquitensis Baill.
- Ruellia hygrophylla var. glabrescens Hassl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Ruellia hygrophila is a herbaceous perennial within the Acanthaceae family. It originates in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia, Brazil West-Central, Paraguay, Uruguay