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Ruellia simplex 'Colobe Pink'
| Family Name: | Acanthaceae |
| Synonyms: | Ruellia simplex 'Poquito Pink', Ruellia simplex 'Katie Dwarf Pink', Ruellia simplex 'Bonita' |
| Common Name: | Dwarf Pink Ruellia, Katie's Pink Ruellia |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Aquatic & Hydrophyte (Waterside / Marginal), Herbaceous Plant |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a small herbaceous plant grows about 0.2 m tall. |
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| Foliage | Its leaves are lanceolate, with prominent purplish veins on both sides. |
| Flowers | Its showy pink flowers are trumpet-shaped, 5-lobed. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Container Planting, Parks & Gardens, Flowerbed / Border |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Waterlogged Soils (Drains Site) |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting, Division |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Pink |
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Others
| Master ID | 1106 |
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| Species ID | 2399 |
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