Texas
Wildbuds

Ruellia humilis

Scientific Name	Ruellia humilis	USDA PLANTS Symbol	RUHU
Common Name	Fringeleaf Wild Petunia, Low Ruellia	ITIS Taxonomic Serial No.	565466
Family	Acanthaceae (Acanthus)	SEINet Reference	Click Here
Description	Habitat: Dry meadows, open woodlands. Plant: Upright to sprawling perennial up to 2-1/2 feet tall; branched, leafy stems. Leaves: Opposite, crowded, on very short petioles, ovate to lanceolate leaves, 1 to 3 inches long, often hairy; short hairs along edges. Inflorescence: Lavender-to-purplish funnel-shaped blossoms with 5 lobes, darker streaks inside; white stamens and pistil. Blossoms last one day, fragile to the touch. Bloom Period: April to October. Reference: "Manual of the Vascular Plants of Texas" by Correll and Johnston and Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses.	BONAP Distribution Map Map Color Key	Texas Status: Native