Ruellia humboldtiana
Also known as: Ruellia thyrsacanthoides (Nees) Lindau +2 more
- Ruellia thyrsacanthoides (Nees) Lindau
- Stemonacanthus humboldtianus Nees
- Stemonacanthus thyrsacanthoides Nees
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Ruellia humboldtiana is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It belongs to the highly diverse genus Ruellia, which contains over 350 distinct species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico Southwest, Venezuela