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Ruellia noctiflora
Ruellia noctiflora (Nees) A. Gray
Nightflowering Wild Petunia
Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: runo
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 15 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: WhiteDistribution
USA: AL , FL , GA , LA , MSNational Wetland Indicator Status
Region: | AGCP | AK | AW | CB | EMP | GP | HI | MW | NCNE | WMVE |
Status: | FACW | FACW |
From the National Organizations Directory
According to the species list provided by Affiliate Organizations, this plant is on display at the following locations:Mt. Cuba Center - Hockessin, DE
Web Reference
Webref 57 - Atlas of Florida Plants (2020) Institute for Systematic BotanyWebref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona Chapter
Additional resources
USDA: Find Ruellia noctiflora in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Ruellia noctiflora in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Ruellia noctiflora
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-12-12Research By: TWC Staff