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Ruellia caroliniensis subsp. ciliosa

Carolina Wild Petunia
Also known as: Dipteracanthus ciliosus (Pursh) Nees +7 more
  • Dipteracanthus ciliosus (Pursh) Nees
  • Dipteracanthus ciliosus f. dentatus Nees
  • Dipteracanthus drummondii Torr. & A.Gray
  • Dipteracanthus mitchillianus Nees
  • Ruellia carolinensis subsp. ciliosa (Pursh) R.W.Long
  • Ruellia caroliniensis var. dentata (Nees) Fernald
  • Ruellia ciliosa Pursh
  • Ruellia ciliosa var. ambigua A.Gray

Found natively in North America, Ruellia caroliniensis subsp. ciliosa (commonly known as Carolina wild petunia) is a plant belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Ruellia caroliniensis, which is linked below, along with related subspecies and varieties of this species.

Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Unclassified

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South-Central U.S.A., Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia
Base Species & Variations

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