Ruellia longepetiolata
Also known as: Dipteracanthus humifusus Oerst. +4 more
- Dipteracanthus humifusus Oerst.
- Dipteracanthus longepetiolatus Oerst.
- Dipteracanthus squarrosus Fenzl
- Ruellia squarrosa (Fenzl) Cufod.
- Ruellia squarrosa (Fenzl) Schaffnit
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Found natively in North America, Ruellia longepetiolata is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to 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
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)
El Salvador, New South Wales, Queensland, Réunion