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Ruellia malacosperma
Ruellia malacosperma Greenm.
Softseed Wild Petunia
Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: RUMA9
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 3 feet tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: PurpleBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep
Distribution
USA: FL , TXNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACU | FACW |
Bibliography
Bibref 293 - Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas (1979) Correll, D. S. & M. C. JohnstonSearch More Titles in Bibliography
Web Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Ruellia malacosperma in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Ruellia malacosperma in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ruellia malacosperma
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-01-17Research By: TWC Staff