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Ruellia prostrata Poir.

Prostrate Wild Petunia · Acanthaceae

Also known as Dipteracanthus prostratus, Ruellia otaviensis.

Ruellia prostrata is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.

AcanthaceaeAnnual
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About Prostrate Wild Petunia

Ruellia prostrata is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Angola, Bangladesh, Botswana, Caprivi Strip, Central African Republic, the Christmas Islands, Eritrea, Eswatini (previously known as Swaziland), Ethiopia, India, Jawa, Kenya, the Laccadive Islands, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaya, Mozambique, Namibia, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Northern Provinces, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the Solomon Islands, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Islands, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

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Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
Native rangeAngola, Bangladesh, Botswana, Caprivi Strip, Central African Republic, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Laccadive Is., Madagascar, Malawi, Malaya, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
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