Ruellia carnea
Also known as: Ruellia carnea var. cinerea Chiov.
- Ruellia carnea var. cinerea Chiov.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Ruellia carnea is a shrub within the Acanthaceae family. It originates in Africa and Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Arabian Peninsula, Northeast Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Ethiopia, Oman, Socotra, Somalia, Yemen