38,790 observations
Mexican Ruellia
Ruellia simplex
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Acanthaceae ›Genus: Ruellia
About
Ruellia simplex (Britton's wild petunia, Mexican petunia, Mexican bluebell) is a species of flowering plant in the acanthus family, Acanthaceae. It is a native of Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America. It has become a widespread invasive plant in Florida, where it was likely introduced as an ornamental before 1933.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Mexican Ruellia is Ruellia simplex.
- Mexican Ruellia belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Mexican Ruellia belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Mexican Ruellia belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- Mexican Ruellia belongs to the order Lamiales.
- Mexican Ruellia belongs to the family Acanthaceae.
- Mexican Ruellia belongs to the genus Ruellia.