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Prostrate wild petunia

Ruellia prostrata

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇺🇸 United States 🇹🇻 Tuvalu 🇫🇲 Micronesia

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plante)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Lamiales (Lamiales)
Family
Acanthaceae
Genus
Ruellia
Species
Ruellia prostrata (Prostrate wild petunia)

Similar Species in Ruellia

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Browne's blechum
Ruellia blechum
Least Concern
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Softseed wild petunia
Ruellia simplex
Data Deficient
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Tropical wild petunia
Ruellia brevifolia
Not Evaluated
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Devil's Bit
Ruellia tuberosa
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Prostrate wild petunia?
The scientific name of Prostrate wild petunia is Ruellia prostrata. It belongs to the genus Ruellia.
Where does Prostrate wild petunia live?
Prostrate wild petunia is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries).. Countries include Micronesia, Samoa, Taiwan, Tuvalu, United States, Vanuatu.
What family does Prostrate wild petunia belong to?
Prostrate wild petunia (Ruellia prostrata) belongs to the genus Ruellia, which is part of the taxonomic family Acanthaceae.
What kingdom does Prostrate wild petunia belong to?
Prostrate wild petunia (Ruellia prostrata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plante).
What are the closest relatives of Prostrate wild petunia?
The closest relatives of Prostrate wild petunia in the genus Ruellia include Browne's blechum, Softseed wild petunia, Tropical wild petunia, Devil's Bit.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Ruellia — 5 Species

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Browne's blechum
Ruellia blechum
LC
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Prostrate wild petunia
Ruellia prostrata
NE
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Softseed wild petunia
Ruellia simplex
DD 🐾
Tropical wild petunia
Ruellia brevifolia
NE 🐾
Devil's Bit
Ruellia tuberosa
NE
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