Mexican Ruellia
Ruellia brittoniana
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Native to
- Mexico
- Flowering
- June-October
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Ruellia brittoniana
- Genus
- Ruellia
- Family
- Acanthaceae
- Habit
- Undershrub
- Native to
- Mexico
- Flowering & fruiting
- June-October
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Acanthaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
About Mexican Ruellia
Mexican Ruellia (Ruellia brittoniana) is an undershrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family (Acanthus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to Mexico. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during June-October.
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Mexican Ruellia belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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