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Ruellia nudiflora var. nudiflora
Ruellia nudiflora (Engelm. & A. Gray) Urb. var. nudiflora
Violet Wild Petunia
Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)
Synonym(s): Dipteracanthus nudiflorus, Ruellia nudiflora var. glabrata, Ruellia nudiflora var. hispidula, Ruellia tuberosa
USDA Symbol: RUNUN
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Root Type: Fibrous
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Leaf Venation: Pinnate
Leaf Pubescence: Puberulent
Leaf Margin: Ciliate
Leaf Apex: Obtuse
Leaf Base: Cuneate
Breeding System: Flowers Bisexual
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To about 2 feet in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Purple , VioletBloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: Flower color is lavender.
Distribution
USA: AZ , LA , MS , TXWeb Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Ruellia nudiflora var. nudiflora in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Ruellia nudiflora var. nudiflora in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ruellia nudiflora var. nudiflora
Metadata
Record Modified: 2023-03-02Research By: Joseph A. Marcus