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Search Term(s): Ruellia caroliniensis (1 record found)
Search Term(s): Ruellia caroliniensis (1 record found)
ACANTHACEAE
Acanthus Family
Acanthus Family
Ruellia caroliniensis (Carolina wild petunia)
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Synonym
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Carex Section
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Meaning of Scientific Name
Ruellia: named for Jean Ruel, 16th century French botanist; caroliniensis: of or from Carolina (U.S.)
Native Plant
Yes
Life Form
Perennial Herb
Phenology (Flowering Period)
July-August
Physiographic Province
☐ Piedmont
☑ Coastal Plain
County Distribution
☑ New Castle
☑ Kent
☑ Sussex
Habitat
Grassy roadsides, edges, rich woodlands
State Status
Uncommon
Piedmont Status
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Coastal Plain Status
Uncommon
Global Rank
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Federal Status
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Geographic Affinity
Southern
Species at Limit of Distribution
☐ Northern
☐ Southern
North American Distribution (Non-indigenous Species)
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Coefficient of Conservatism
6
Invasive
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Invasive Watchlist
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Global Origin (Non-native Species)
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Wildlife Values
Possible host plant for Junonia coenia (Buckeye Butterfly).
Medicinal Properties
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ID Notes
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Additional Info
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Habitats in which this plant occurs
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