Ruellia simplex C.Wright

Taxonomy: Plantae> Tracheophyta> Magnoliopsida> Lamiales> Acanthaceae> Ruellia> R. simplex

Description: It is an evergreen perennial herb that forms colonies of stalks standing 3 ft tall, and of indeterminate width. The strong semi-woody stalks are distinctly vertical in aspect and hold attractive dark green, leaves oppositely at the nodes. The lance shaped leaves are up to 0.5-1 ft long and 1.3-1.9 cm wide. When grown under hot sunny conditions the leaves assume a metallic bluish cast. Flowers are blue, trumpet shaped and about 3.5-5 cm in diameter and are borne at the tips of the stems. Varieties with white, pink, and many shades of blue are available, as are dwarf versions that form clumps that are about 8-12 inches in height.

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References

http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org

https://indiabiodiversity.org