Ruellia fulgida
Also known as: Arrhostoxylum fulgidum (Andrews) Nees +6 more
- Arrhostoxylum fulgidum (Andrews) Nees
- Geissomeria fulgida (Andrews) Sweet
- Ruellia fulgida var. fulgida
- Ruellia glabra B.Heyne ex Roth
- Ruellia macrophylla Kunth
- Ruellia molinae D.N.Gibson
- Stemonacanthus fulgidus (Andrews) Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Originating in South America, Ruellia fulgida is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Honduras, Panama, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Windward Is.