Ruellia formosa

Ruellia formosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Acanthaceae
Genus: Ruellia
Species: R. formosa
Binomial name
Ruellia formosa
Andrews

Ruellia formosa is a plant native of Cerrado vegetation of Brazil, which is usually used like an ornamental plant, and it is pollinated by hummingbirds. Large scarlet-red blooms on & off from spring until first frost. Can take full sun with adequate moisture like in a tropical location but best in shade. Generally deer-resistant.

References

La Rue, Carl D. Intumescences on Poplar Leaves. I. Structure and Development [American Journal of Botany], Vol. 20, No. 1 (Jan., 1933), pp. 1-17 Abstract

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