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Devil's Bit

Ruellia tuberosa

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Seychelles), Asia (9 countries), North America (Bahamas, Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Palau), and South America (4 countries).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇱🇦 Laos 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇳🇵 Nepal 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇧🇸 Bahamas 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇸🇷 Suriname 🇵🇰 Pakistan 🇵🇼 Palau 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Ruellia tuberosa (Devil's Bit)

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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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Tropical wild petunia

Ruellia brevifolia

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Devil's Bit?

The scientific name of Devil's Bit is Ruellia tuberosa. It belongs to the genus Ruellia.

Where does Devil's Bit live?

Devil's Bit is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Seychelles), Asia (9 countries), North America (Bahamas, Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Palau), and South America (4 countries).. Countries include Australia, Bahamas, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia.

What family does Devil's Bit belong to?

Devil's Bit (Ruellia tuberosa) belongs to the genus Ruellia, which is part of the taxonomic family Acanthaceae.

What kingdom does Devil's Bit belong to?

Devil's Bit (Ruellia tuberosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Devil's Bit?

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