Tropical wild petunia

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Fiji, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe, and United States.

🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (พืช)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (พืชใบเลี้ยงคู่)

Order

Lamiales (อันดับกะเพรา)

Family

Acanthaceae

Genus

Ruellia

Species

Ruellia brevifolia (Tropical wild petunia)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese pingo-de-sangue

Similar Species in Ruellia

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Browne's blechum

Ruellia blechum

Least Concern

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Prostrate wild petunia

Ruellia prostrata

Not Evaluated

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Softseed wild petunia

Ruellia simplex

Data Deficient

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Devil's Bit

Ruellia tuberosa

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tropical wild petunia?

The scientific name of Tropical wild petunia is Ruellia brevifolia. It belongs to the genus Ruellia.

Where does Tropical wild petunia live?

Tropical wild petunia is found in Distributed across Brazil, Fiji, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Fiji, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe, United States.

What family does Tropical wild petunia belong to?

Tropical wild petunia (Ruellia brevifolia) belongs to the genus Ruellia, which is part of the taxonomic family Acanthaceae.

What kingdom does Tropical wild petunia belong to?

Tropical wild petunia (Ruellia brevifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (พืช).

What are the closest relatives of Tropical wild petunia?

The closest relatives of Tropical wild petunia in the genus Ruellia include Browne's blechum, Prostrate wild petunia, Softseed wild petunia, Devil's Bit.