Ruellia strepens (Cultivated)

Ruellia strepens L., Sp. Pl. 634 1753. (Syn. Dipteracanthus micranthus Engelm. & A.Gray; Dipteracanthus strepens C.Presl; Dipteracanthus strepens var. calycinus Nees; Dipteracanthus strepens var. clandestinus Nees; Dipteracanthus strepens var. dillenii Nees; Dipteracanthus strepens f. pedunculatus Nees; Dipteracanthus strictus Nees; Hygrophila illinoiensis A.Gray (Unresolved); Pattersonia carolinensis J.F.Gmel. (Unresolved));

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by Prashant Awale (Inserted by J.M.Garg)

Common name: Limestone Ruellia, Limestone wild petunia

Ruellia Var?? : Attachments (2). 2 posts by 2 authors.

Came across this Ruellia Var. in Sohra forest (near Shillong- Cherapunji). To me it looks to be “Ruellia Strepens“. Not sure.

Pl. comment on its ID…

I get the same feeling Ruellia Strepens (limestone wild petunia) by looking at pictures at http://www.missouriplants.com/Blueopp/Ruellia_strepens_page.html & http://www.cas.vanderbilt.edu/bioimages/species/rust2.htm

References:

The Plant List GRIN Flowers of India India Biodiversity Portal Ruellia strepens page Ruellia strepens

Indian Medicinal Plants: An Illustrated Dictionary edited by C.P. Khare

Updated on December 24, 2024