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Softseed wild petunia

Ruellia simplex

Data Deficient

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and deserts and xeric shrublands spanning the Australasia and Afrotropic realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (4 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Ruellia simplex (Softseed wild petunia)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese petúnia-mexicana

Similar Species in Ruellia

Prostrate wild petunia

Ruellia prostrata

Not Evaluated

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Tropical wild petunia

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Softseed wild petunia?

The scientific name of Softseed wild petunia is Ruellia simplex. It belongs to the genus Ruellia.

What is the conservation status of Softseed wild petunia?

Softseed wild petunia (Ruellia simplex) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Softseed wild petunia live?

Softseed wild petunia is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles, South Africa), Asia (4 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Brazil, Cuba, India, Japan, Seychelles, South Africa, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, United States.

What family does Softseed wild petunia belong to?

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

What kingdom does Softseed wild petunia belong to?

Softseed wild petunia (Ruellia simplex) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

What are the closest relatives of Softseed wild petunia?

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