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Ruellia pedunculata

Ruellia pedunculata Torr. ex A. Gray

Stalked Wild Petunia

Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)

Synonym(s):

USDA Symbol: RUPE4

USDA Native Status: L48 (N)

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Plant Characteristics

Duration: Perennial
Habit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 28 inches tall.

Bloom Information

Bloom Color: Pink , Blue , Purple , Violet
Bloom Time: Apr , May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep

Distribution

USA: AL , AR , FL , IL , LA , MO , MS , OK , SC , TX

Web Reference

Webref 78 - Missouriplants.com (2020) Missouri Native Plant Society
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter

Additional resources

USDA: Find Ruellia pedunculata in USDA Plants
FNA: Find Ruellia pedunculata in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ruellia pedunculata

Metadata

Record Modified: 2023-03-02
Research By: TWC Staff

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