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Suessenguthia multisetosa (Rusby) Wassh. & J.R.I.Wood ex Schmidt-Lebuhn
| Family Name: | Acanthaceae |
| Synonyms: | Ruellia multisetosa |
| Common Name: | Columbian Petunia |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Bolivia |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Erect herbaceous plant, able to grow up to about 2 - 6 m. |
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| Foliage | Hairy, ovate green leaves, measuring about 15 - 18 cm long by 5 - 10 cm wide, young foliage tend to dark reddish-green in colour. |
| Stems | Young stems tend to be fragile and will need a structure for support. |
| Flowers | Flowers measuring about 6 - 8 cm long and 2 - 4 cm wide, purple in colour and borne in clusters. |
| Etymology | Genus Ruellia is named after John de la Ruelle of Soissons, who is the author of De natura plantarum (1536). |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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Others
| Master ID | 30555 |
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| Species ID | 4864 |
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