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Ruellia californica

Ruellia californica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Acanthaceae ›Genus: Ruellia

About

Ruellia californica is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthus family commonly known as the rama parda or flor del campo. This evergreen shrub is native to the Baja California peninsula and neighboring coastal Sonora. It is characterized by showy, funnelform blue-purple flowers that bloom throughout the year. There are two subspecies, one endemic to Baja California Sur, and they primarily differ in their presence or absence of hairs on their foliage. This plant is...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ruellia californica?
The scientific name of Ruellia californica is Ruellia californica.
What kingdom does Ruellia californica belong to?
Ruellia californica belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Ruellia californica belong to?
Ruellia californica belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Ruellia californica belong to?
Ruellia californica belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Ruellia californica belong to?
Ruellia californica belongs to the order Lamiales.
What family does Ruellia californica belong to?
Ruellia californica belongs to the family Acanthaceae.
What genus does Ruellia californica belong to?
Ruellia californica belongs to the genus Ruellia.