Ruellia hypericoides
Also known as: Dipteracanthus hypericoides Nees
- Dipteracanthus hypericoides Nees
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Ruellia hypericoides is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Naturally occurring in South America, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions. The genus Ruellia is notably large, comprising more than 350 species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Brazil South, Paraguay, Uruguay