Ruellia nitida
Also known as: Arrhostoxylum nitidum Nees
- Arrhostoxylum nitidum Nees
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Ruellia nitida is a plant belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Found natively in 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
Unclassified
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil West-Central