Ruellia pulcherrima
Also known as: Ophthalmacanthus speciosus Nees +1 more
- Ophthalmacanthus speciosus Nees
- Ruellia diphylla Sessé & Moc.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Ruellia pulcherrima is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest