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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: T. F. Daniel, 2010
Determination History
Ruellia succulenta Small
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. heteromorpha Fernald R. W. Long - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Ruellia succulenta Small - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1994
Locality USA. Florida , Miami-Dade Co. : Grounds of the University of Florida Subtropical Experiment Station. 28° 0' 0" N 82° 0' 0" W
Description Abundant weed.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector R. W. Long 1129
Collection Date 08 Jun 1962
Accession Number 60909
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: T. F. Daniel, 2010
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. ciliiosa Pursh R. W. Long
Ruellia succulenta Small - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1994
Locality USA. Florida , Monroe Co. : Big Pine Key.
Description Plants spreading to suberect; flowers white to purplish.
Habitat Grassy roadsides in pineland.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector W. C. Brumbach 9373
Collection Date 27 Apr 1978
Accession Number 140018
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: T. F. Daniel, 2010
Determination History
Ruellia succulenta Small
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Small succulenta Small R. W. Long - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Ruellia succulenta Small - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1994
Locality USA. Florida , Miami-Dade Co. : Homestead. 25° 28' 7" N 80° 28' 39" W
Habitat Scattered in grassy patches, with Sisyrinchium, on unbuilt lot in pineland with original vegatation.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector O. K. Lakela 29708
with R.W. Long
Collection Date 26 Apr 1966
Accession Number 73905
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: T. F. Daniel, 2010
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Sumter Co. : Along FL 44, ca. 0.25 mi. W of FL 470, ca. 2 mi. E of Rutland. T19S, R21E, Sec. 11. 28° 51' 0" N 82° 12' 0" W
Habitat Wet roadside ditch at edge of mixed hardwood hammock.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 9718
with B.F. Hansen, G. Robinson
Collection Date 28 Jun 1984
Accession Number 179473
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: T. F. Daniel, 2010
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : 4.4 mi. E of US 27A onf FL 544, at Greenlefe Resort. T28S, R28E, Sec. 6, NW¼ of SE¼.
Habitat Scrubby forest between road and golf course; with Quercus incana, Q. geminata, Serenoa repens, Chapmannia floridana, Clitoria fragrans.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector B. F. Hansen 5761
with D.R. Richardson
Collection Date 21 Jun 1979
Accession Number 143065
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: T. F. Daniel, 2010
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Flagler Co. : FL A1A, Palm Coast, NE part of county. 28° 0' 19" N 82° 27' 3" W
Habitat Edge between strand forest and mowed roadside.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector D. Tabb
Collection Date 27 Aug 1979
Accession Number 182854
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Alachua Co. : Mill Sink, 7 mi. SW of Gainesville, on C-232. 29° 39' 5" N 82° 18' 38" W
Description Scattered, not abundant.
Habitat Sinkhole, in dense underbrush.
Reproductive State Flower Immature Fruit Fruit
Collector R. W. Long 1148
Collection Date 13 Jun 1962
Accession Number 60899
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Near Lake Thonotosassa. 28° 3' 41" N 82° 18' 8" W
Description Highly variable; abundant.
Habitat In the margin of deep Quercus laurifolia woods.
Reproductive State Bud Flower Immature Fruit Fruit
Collector R. W. Long 1202
Collection Date 22 Apr 1963
Accession Number 60883
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : Ca. 1.5 mi. SE of Floral City, off C-39.
Description Part of a very large clump; plant mostly in fruit; corolla limb bluish-lavende, tube whitish.
Habitat Gravelly hummock of a berm.
Reproductive State Bud Flower Immature Fruit Fruit
Collector O. K. Lakela 25939
with J.A. Lassiter, R. Lassiter
Collection Date 06 May 1963
Accession Number 59721
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Wakulla Co. : Newport; US 98 at St. Marks River, at a riverside park. 30° 10' 60" N 84° 10' 0" W
Habitat Marshy border.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector A. G. Burdette 405
Collection Date 29 Jul 1964
Accession Number 89226
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : Chinsegut Hill, along a trail.
Habitat Hillside slope.
Reproductive State Flower Immature Fruit Fruit
Collector A. G. Burdette 401
Collection Date 28 Jul 1964
Accession Number 89242
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : FL 50, ca. 5 mi. E of US 301.
Habitat Roadside.
Reproductive State Bud Flower Immature Fruit Fruit
Collector M. Meagher 387
Collection Date 12 Jun 1971
Accession Number 97374
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Hillsborough River below Hillsborough River State Park. T27S, R20E, Sec. 13. 27° 55' 0" N 82° 20' 60" W
Habitat Seasonally wet mixed woods with cabbage palms [Sabal palmetto] and oaks as dominants.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 7364
with A.N. Arcuri, A.G. Burdette, C. Resico
Collection Date 17 Apr 1979
Accession Number 140017
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. membranacea Fernald - Determined By: Lakela, s.d.
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. membranacea Fernald - Determined By: Lakela, 16 Jan 1963
Locality USA. Florida , Dixie Co. : Cross City.
Reproductive State
Collector J. K. Small
Collection Date Apr 25, 1921
Accession Number 17250
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Wunderlin, s.d.
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : Off US 1, just S of the Tomoka River.
Description Purple flowers.
Habitat Grassy, moist edge of woods.
Reproductive State Bud Flower Immature Fruit Fruit
Collector D. S. Correll 51871
with H.B. Correll, R.K. Godfrey
Collection Date 25 May 1981
Accession Number 156343
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Jackson Co. : Chipola River bridge on C-162, 5.5 mi. W of Greenwood. T6N, R10W, Sec. 32. 30° 52' 13" N 85° 9' 43" W
Habitat Floodplain forest along a river.
Reproductive State Flower Immature Fruit Fruit
Collector B. F. Hansen 5820
with D.R. Richardson
Collection Date 05 Jul 1979
Accession Number 145277
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Balm-Boyette Scrub Nature Preserve. 2.2 mi. SSE of Boyette. T31S, R21E, Sec. 16, SE¼ of NW¼ 27° 49' 0" N 82° 13' 0" W
Reproductive State Bud Flower Immature Fruit
Collector S. Landry
with C. Vandaveer
Collection Date 29 Mar 1995
Accession Number 222181
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Jefferson Co. : At Caney Creek, ca. 4.5 mi. W of Monticello on US 90. 30° 32' 42" N 83° 52' 13" W
Reproductive State Immature Fruit Fruit
Collector A. G. Burdette 407
Collection Date 29 Jul 1964
Accession Number 89229
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, Oct 1961
Locality USA. Florida , Gadsden Co. : Apalachicola River at Chattahoochee. 29° 43' 32" N 84° 58' 60" W
Habitat Sandy alluvial banks of the river.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector R. K. Godfrey 60199
Collection Date 05 Aug 1960
Accession Number 94601
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Wooten,
Locality USA. Florida , Wakulla Co. : Tram Road, St. Mark's Refuge.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector J. W. Wooten 290
Collection Date 18 May 1966
Accession Number 83343
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Brevard Co. : Merritt Island.
Habitat Grassy, weedy areas marginal to hammocks along canal bank.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector R. W. Long 2359
with O. Lakela, R. Broome, F. Almeda
Collection Date 09 Oct 1966
Accession Number 77410
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Sumter Co. : Lake Okahumpka, just S of FL 44, ca. 6 km SE of Wildwood. 28° 51' 55" N 82° 2' 20" W
Description Corollas light purple.
Habitat Swampy margins and inundated areas around boat landing.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector M. T. Strong 3493
Collection Date 05 Aug 2005
Accession Number 242223
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Hilsenb.,
Locality USA. Florida , Manatee Co. : W side of Bayshore Road, near the junction of Bayshore and US 41, N of Rubonia. 27° 34' 0" N 82° 32' 60" W
Habitat In short grass in full sun.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector A.G. Shuey 1624
Collection Date 08 Apr 1976
Accession Number 123016
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Flagler Co. : Palm Coast, NE part of county. 28° 0' 19" N 82° 27' 3" W
Habitat Roadsides and edges of white sand patches, sand pine [Pinus clausa] ridge.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector D. Tabb
Collection Date 12 Jun 1978
Accession Number 182853
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Wakulla Co. : Along the St. Marks River near Newport on US 98. 30° 10' 60" N 84° 10' 0" W
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector R. W. Long
Collection Date 29 Jul 1964
Accession Number 134866
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Highlands Hammock State Park. Along main drive near beginning of Hickory Trail. T34S, R28E, Sec. 32, SW¼ of SW¼ of SE¼. 27° 22' 0" N 81° 20' 60" W
Habitat Hydric hammock.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector A. Bishop
Collection Date 01 Apr 2003
Accession Number 241558
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1984
Determination History
Ruellia ciliosa Pursh
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Tampa. 27° 56' 51" N 82° 27' 30" W
Description Sepals and margins of leaves ciliate; leaves have very short petioles.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector C. T. Reed
Collection Date 12 May 1929
Accession Number 174942
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Shuey,
Locality USA. Florida , Brevard Co. : N Merritt Island; along E side of FL 3, 3.2 mi. S of Lab. T21S, R36E, Sec. 15, SW¼.
Habitat Ruderal, ditch.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector A.G. Shuey
Collection Date 26 Mar 1973
Accession Number 118950
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Clay Co. : 4 mi. E of Middleburg, SW corner of junction of US 17 and FL 220. 30° 4' 8" N 81° 51' 37" W
Habitat Wet pine flatwoods.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector R. P. Sauleda 5413
with M. Ragan
Collection Date 31 May 1981
Accession Number 157242
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : 1.6–2.4 mi. W of Oak Hill (junction US 1) on the Maytown Road (West Halifax Avenue). T19S, R34E, John Low Grant, NE. 28° 48' 0" N 80° 57' 0" W
Habitat Hardwood swamp.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector B. F. Hansen 8268
with G. Robinson
Collection Date 20 May 1981
Accession Number 157192
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Ca. 2 mi. W of Durant. 27° 53' 60" N 82° 10' 60" W
Description Unusually tall, varied. Scattered but relatively abundant.
Habitat Deep woods, with oak, Convolvulaceae [?], Vitis [?].
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector R. W. Long 1216
Collection Date 23 May 1963
Accession Number 60917
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Highlands Hammock State Park. Near Memorial Oak. 27° 22' 0" N 81° 20' 60" W
Description Widely scattered but rather abundant.
Habitat Dense woods, part of undisturbed vegetation.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector R. W. Long 1144
Collection Date 10 Jun 1962
Accession Number 60891
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: E. M. Hodgson,
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Bear Point, E side of Lake Placid (Lake Childs). T37S, R30E, Sec. 29. 27° 11' 60" N 81° 19' 60" W
Description Corolla lavender.
Habitat Sandy soil at edge of hammock clearing.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector D. B. Ward
with BTY 421
Collection Date 03 Apr 1960
Accession Number 63029
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Near Lake Thontossasia.
Description Highly variable. Abundant.
Habitat Margin of deep Quercus laurifolia woods.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector R. W. Long 1202
Collection Date 22 Apr 1963
Accession Number 60918
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Lake Iris, Hesperides. 27° 52' 60" N 81° 27' 0" W
Habitat Live oak [Quercus virginiana], blackjack oak [Q. marilandica], longleaf pine [Pinus palustris] association, Asiminia obovata.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector R. W. Long 1213
Collection Date 20 Apr 1963
Accession Number 60924
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Along the Hillsborough River below the Hillsborough River State Park. T27S, R20E, Sec. 13. 27° 55' 0" N 82° 20' 60" W
Habitat River floodplain; mixed hardwoods and cypress [Taxodium].
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 7352
with A. Arcuri, A. Burdette, C. Resico
Collection Date 17 Apr 1979
Accession Number 144037
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Jackson Co. : 1.5 mi. W of Oakdale at the Chipola River. T4N, R10W, Sec. 26, NE¼ of SE¼. 30° 41' 60" N 85° 10' 60" W
Habitat Disturbed, weedy riverbank at old railroad crossing.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector B. F. Hansen 5921
with D. Richardson
Collection Date 05 Jul 1979
Accession Number 142712
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Dixie Co. : 3 mi. SE of FL 358 on US 19/98 of Cross City.
Habitat Wet roadside ditch.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 9277
with J. Beckner
Collection Date 30 Apr 1982
Accession Number 164654
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Flagler Co. : Along S side of FL 100, 6 mi. S of Putnam Co. line; ca. 2.5 mi. SE of Andalusia; 4.4 mi. W of junction with C-305. T12S, R28E, Sec. 11, NW¼ of NE¼. 29° 28' 60" N 81° 28' 60" W
Habitat Roadside ditch along wet pinelands with scattered cypress [Taxodium] heads.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector B. F. Hansen 6716
with R.P. Wunderlin, R.P. Sauleda, D. Richardson
Collection Date 12 Oct 1979
Accession Number 144435
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : Ca. 1.5 mi. SE of Floral City.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector R. W. Long 1214
Collection Date 05 May 1963
Accession Number 60910
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : Ca. 3 mi. SW of Chinsegut Hill along FL 581.
Description Shorter plants with grass, occasionally mowed.
Habitat Roadside and into margin of deciduous woods, ruderal, chiefly Phlox, Pyrrhopappus, Zephyranthes.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector R. W. Long 1199
Collection Date 16 Apr 1963
Accession Number 60893
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : Along trail on W slope of Chinsegut Hill, 4 mi. N of Brooksville, near US 41 and FL 581. 28° 33' 19" N 82° 23' 16" W
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. W. Long
Collection Date 28 Jun 1964
Accession Number 134868
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : FL 50, 3 mi. W of Weeki Wachee.
Habitat Wet roadside, loam.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector P. Genelle 760
with G. Fleming
Collection Date 13 May 1971
Accession Number 95770
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : 50 yds. S of FL 581, S of Brooksville on US 41. 28° 33' 19" N 82° 23' 16" W
Habitat Right-of-way subject to cutting.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector R. W. Long
Collection Date 28 Jul 1964
Accession Number 134869
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : Ca. 5 mi. NW of Brooksville along US 98. 28° 33' 19" N 82° 23' 16" W
Habitat Open mesic woods.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 5422
with A.G. Burdett
Collection Date 08 Mar 1975
Accession Number 118322
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1994
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Ruellia caroliniensis x ciliosa - Determined By: R. W. Long,
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : N slope Chinsegut Hill.
Description Corolla pale lavender-blue.
Habitat Disturbed and pastured field, along margin of wood and under Quercus virginiana.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector G. R. Cooley 6026
with C.E. Wood, Jr., K.A. Wilson
Collection Date 26 Apr 1958
Accession Number 18745
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1994
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Ruellia caroliniensis x ciliosa - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : S of Brooksville, on US 41, 50 yds. S of FL 581. 28° 33' 19" N 82° 23' 16" W
Habitat Along right-of-way.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector A. G. Burdett 400
Collection Date 28 Jul 1964
Accession Number 89240
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1994
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Ruellia caroliniensis x ciliosa - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : Brooksville, E side, Mount Fair Avenue. 28° 33' 19" N 82° 23' 16" W
Description Low herb to 1.5 m high.
Habitat Secondary oak - Magnolia - hickory [Carya] wood; weedy area of low wood.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr. 9446
Collection Date 03 Sep 1959
Accession Number 14928
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1994
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis x ciliosa - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : Chinsegut Hill Refuge.
Habitat Mature pine wood, weedy hardwood understory; along edge of wood trail.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr. 9441
Collection Date 03 Sep 1959
Accession Number 14131
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : Withlacoochee State Forest. FL 50. 28° 21' 0" N 81° 49' 0" W
Habitat Roadside, rich, shaded, sandy loam.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector P. Genelle 1807
with G. Fleming
Collection Date 06 May 1973
Accession Number 104811
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : Ca. 1.5 mi. SE of Floral City.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector R. W. Long 1214
Collection Date 05 May 1963
Accession Number 60878
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Suwannee Co. : Ichetucknee Springs.
Habitat Along road in rich woods.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector A. G. Burdette 409
Collection Date 30 Jul 1964
Accession Number 89248
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1994
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. semicalva Fernald
Ruellia caroliniensis x ciliosa - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Lake Aurora, Mrs. O.A. Bartholemew's place, Hesperides, 8 mi. E of Lake Wales. 27° 52' 60" N 81° 27' 0" W
Habitat Terrace of lake.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector O. K. Lakela 25065
Collection Date 05 May 1962
Accession Number 48068
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1994
Determination History
Ruellia ciliosa Pursh
Ruellia caroliniensis x ciliosa - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Fort Meade.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector O. E. Jennings
with G.K. Jennings
Collection Date 5–31 Jul 1934
Accession Number 71707
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Ruellia heteromorpha Fernald - Determined By: Lakela,
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Lakela,
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Lake Iris, Hesperides; 8 mi. E of Lake Wales. 27° 52' 60" N 81° 27' 0" W
Habitat Oak scrub, Eupatorium - Solidago, white sand.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector O. K. Lakela 23582
Collection Date 11 Nov 1960
Accession Number 20892
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : Near Hernando, near W edge of Lake Tsala Apopka. 28° 53' 60" N 82° 22' 28" W
Description Herb to 6 dm tall; corolla pale violet.
Habitat Dry hammock with live oak [Quercus virginiana], scattered pine, Magnolia.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector G. R. Cooley 8221
with C.E. Wood, Jr., et al.
Collection Date 02 May 1961
Accession Number 43117
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Alachua Co. : San Felasco Hammock, ca. 10 mi. SW of Gainesville on FL 232. 29° 39' 5" N 82° 18' 38" W
Description Scattered not a weed, rather abundant.
Habitat Dense underbrush, with poison ivy [Toxicodendron], sweet gum [Liquidambar], red oak [Quercus falcata], loblolly pine [Pinus taeda], and hickory [Carya].
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector R. W. Long 1147
Collection Date 13 Jun 1962
Accession Number 60908
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Ca. 5 mi. E of Tampa on US 92. 27° 56' 51" N 82° 27' 30" W
Description Abundant, variable.
Habitat Roadside and margin of Quercus virginiana woods.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector R. W. Long 1203
Collection Date 22 Apr 1963
Accession Number 60902
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : Withlacoochee State Forest. Dames Cave area. 28° 21' 0" N 81° 49' 0" W
Habitat Sandy loam, shaded by Quercus laevis and Q. laurifolia, and Pinus elliottii.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector P. Genelle 1732
with G. Fleming
Collection Date 15 Apr 1973
Accession Number 104627
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Manatee Co. : Along Myakka River, 1 mi. N of Myakka River State Park, 300 m from end of river road. T36S, R21E, Sec. 32. 27° 19' 60" N 82° 9' 0" W
Description Herb to 40 cm tall; corolla light blue.
Reproductive State Fertile
Elevation 5 to m
Collector C. H. Dodson 8073
Collection Date 20 May 1979
Accession Number 139132
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : Fort Cooper State Park. Inverness. 28° 50' 9" N 82° 19' 49" W
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector N. L. Mawhinney 283
Collection Date 28 Aug 1983
Accession Number 177555
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : McCarty Woods, ca. 0.5 mi. N of Brooksville. T22S, R19E, Sec. 3. 28° 33' 19" N 82° 23' 16" W
Habitat Southern mixed hardwood forest.
Reproductive State Flower
Elevation 146 to 160 ft
Collector D. M. Krofta
Collection Date 02 Oct 1986
Accession Number 220918
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : McCarty Woods, ca. 0.5 mi. N of Brooksville. T22S, R19E, Sec. 3. 28° 33' 19" N 82° 23' 16" W
Habitat Southern mixed hardwood forest.
Reproductive State Fertile
Elevation 146 to 160 ft
Collector D. M. Krofta
Collection Date 02 Oct 1986
Accession Number 220888
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : McCarty Woods, ca. 0.5 mi. N of Brooksville. T22S, R19E, Sec. 3. 28° 33' 19" N 82° 23' 16" W
Reproductive State Flower
Collector D. M. Krofta
Collection Date 31 May 1989
Accession Number 220880
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Sumter Co. : 0.1–0.2 km N of FL 466, just W of Oxford. 28° 55' 0" N 82° 1' 60" W
Habitat Old field and open forest of live oaks [Quercus virginiana] with understory of secondary vegetation.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector M. T. Strong 2110
Collection Date 28 Aug 1999
Accession Number 225231
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Flatwoods Park, 2 mi. N of Morris Bridge; ca. 9 mi. E of Lutz. T27S, R20E, Sec. 21, NE¼. 28° 9' 4" N 82° 27' 41" W
Habitat Pine flatwoods.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 10690
Collection Date 25 Apr 1995
Accession Number 221160
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Sumter Co. : Along FL 44, 0.2 mi. SE of FL 44A, and 2.5 mi. W of Wildwood. 28° 51' 55" N 82° 2' 20" W
Description Corollas purple-pink.
Habitat Dry oak forest.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector M. T. Strong 1910
Collection Date 03 Jun 1999
Accession Number 226024
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Marion Co. : Ca. 1.4 mi. N of C-464 on NW 137th Avenue, ca. 3 mi. W of Fellowship. T14S, R20E, Sec. 19, NW¼. 29° 13' 60" N 82° 16' 60" W
Habitat Edge of wet hardwoods.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 9878
with B.F. Hansen, M. Van Etten
Collection Date 18 Jul 1985
Accession Number 187387
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Madison Co. : Indian Lake Hammock. Peninsula extending into southeastern Hixtown Swamp, ca. 1.2 air mi. S of I-10, ca. 7.2 air mi. ESE of Greenville. T1S, R8E, Sec. 9, SE¼ of NE¼. 30° 24' 58" N 83° 31' 15" W
Habitat Grazed mature beech [Fagus grandifolia] - mixed hardwood mesic forest; dominated by Fagus grandifolia - mixed hardwoods - Persea borbonia - Osmanthus americanus.
Reproductive State Bud
Elevation 100 to 130 ft
Collector S. L. Orzell 16486
with E.L. Bridges
Collection Date 03 May 1991
Accession Number 214506
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : 20 mi. E of Lake Wales, W of Indian Lake Estates.
Habitat Blackish sandy soil with Commelina erecta, palmetto and pine near small lake.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector R. W. Long 1146
Collection Date 11 Jun 1962
Accession Number 60897
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Ca. 2 mi. W of Durant. 27° 53' 60" N 82° 10' 60" W
Description Unusually tall, varied. Scattered but relatively abundant.
Habitat Natural area in deep woods, with oak, Convolvulus, Vitis.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector R. W. Long 1216
Collection Date 23 May 1963
Accession Number 60882
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia hybrida Pursh
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Lake Hamilton, along railroad near schoolhouse. 30° 30' 0" N 82° 55' 60" W
Habitat Wasteland with native vegetation.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector H. S. Conard
Collection Date 07 Apr 1963
Accession Number 54563
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Columbia Co. : O'Leno State Park. Right-of-way, road into park from US 41. 29° 52' 60" N 81° 37' 60" W
Habitat Dry to moist hollow; oak, hickory, loblolly pine [Pinus taeda].
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector A. G. Burdett 310
Collection Date 14 Jun 1964
Accession Number 89251
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : Withlacoochee State Forest. Croom road. 28° 35' 16" N 82° 13' 39" W
Habitat Road shoulder, dry, sandy, full sun.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector P. Genelle 1752
with G. Fleming
Collection Date 22 Apr 1973
Accession Number 104723
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, Oct 1961
Locality USA. Florida , Columbia Co. : Ichetucknee Springs.
Habitat Maple [Acer] - beech [Fagus] woodland on limestone.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. K. Godfrey 60822
with R.D. Houk
Collection Date 13 May 1961
Accession Number 94600
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia hybrida Pursh
Ruellia ciliosa Pursh hybrida Pursh A. Gray
Locality USA. Florida , Collier Co. : Pinecrest Road. 25° 40' 1" N 80° 18' 29" W
Habitat Pineland.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector G. R. Cooley 1113
Collection Date 01 Mar 1952
Accession Number 3962
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Kral,
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. membranacea Fernald - Determined By: Lakela,
Locality USA. Florida , Taylor Co. : S side Salem. 29° 52' 60" N 83° 24' 0" W
Description Flowers pale lavender.
Habitat Moist sandy peat of pine flatwoods.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. Kral 6489
Collection Date 10 May 1958
Accession Number 5723
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : Chinsegut Hill.
Description Corolla rose-lavender.
Habitat Virgin pinewood.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector G. R. Cooley 6384
with R.J. Eaton
Collection Date 19 Apr 1959
Accession Number 9662
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia parviflora (Nees) Britton - Determined By: N. C. Hend.,
Locality USA. Florida , Putnam Co. : Crescent Lake, at Crescent City.
Habitat Moist open woodland along the shores.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector R. K. Godfrey 56906
with W. Lindsey
Collection Date 03 Jun 1958
Accession Number 5534
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : W side of Chinsegut Hill.
Description Flower pale lavender.
Habitat Moist sands of low piney woods pasture.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector R. Kral 7868
Collection Date 14 Aug 1958
Accession Number 3959
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Locality USA. Florida , Levy Co. : T16S, R16E, Sec. 27.
Description Flower lilac.
Habitat Open areas in hammock.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector G. R. Cooley 6535
with R.J. Eaton
Collection Date 25 Apr 1959
Accession Number 9347
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Collier Co. : Pinecrest Road. 25° 40' 1" N 80° 18' 29" W
Habitat Black soil over limestone rocks in abandoned lumber yard.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector G. R. Cooley 1243
Collection Date 07 Apr 1952
Accession Number 3960
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Pinellas Co. : 49th Street and 8th Avenue N in city limits of St. Petersburg.
Description Rather small, scattered over ca. 20 x 60 ft. area.
Habitat Vacant lot adjacent to houses, restricted area.
Reproductive State Flower Flower
Collector R. W. Long 1215
Collection Date 23 May 1963
Accession Number 60876
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Sumter Co. : Along the Little Withlacoochee River, ca. 5 mi. SE of Tarrytown. T23S, R23E, Sec. 9, NW¼. 28° 33' 0" N 82° 2' 60" W
Habitat Cypress [Taxodium] slough.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector G. Robinson 369
Collection Date 29 Sep 1981
Accession Number 161067
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Alachua Co. : 1.5 mi. W of I-75 on C-236.
Habitat Disturbed turkey oak [Quercus laevis] woods.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 8986
with J. Beckner
Collection Date 10 May 1981
Accession Number 157836
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1983
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. semicalva Fernald
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : 4.5 mi. S of Sebring. 27° 29' 44" N 81° 26' 27" W
Habitat Sandhill, turkey [Quercus laevis] and bluejack oak [Q. incana]; Opuntia and Serenoa; Carya floridana.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr. 9738
with H.A. Gleason, R.J. Eaton
Collection Date 25 Apr 1960
Accession Number 24384
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Sumter Co. : Both sides of FL 50, 2.8 mi. W of Lake Co. line, 2.5 mi. W of junction FL 469, ca. 2.2 air mi. ENE of Linden. T22S, R23E, Sec. 15, NE¼ of NE¼ of SW¼. 28° 34' 19" N 81° 59' 55" W
Habitat Upland mixed hardwood hammock with limestone outcrops. Soils - Paisley (Typic Albaqualfs).
Reproductive State Flower
Elevation 95 to 98 ft
Collector S. L. Orzell 19164
with E.L. Bridges
Collection Date 15 Mar 1992
Accession Number 227961
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : Tomoka State Park. Campground at campsite #72; ca. 0.75 km SE of Old Dixie Highway bridge at the Tomoka River. 29° 20' 20" N 81° 4' 55" W
Description Rhizomatous herb in dense, monospecific clump covering several square meters.
Habitat Disturbed dry hammock.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. M. Kunzer 1940
Collection Date 06 Oct 2006
Accession Number 253315
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Sumter Co. : FL 44, near Wildwood. 28° 51' 55" N 82° 2' 20" W
Habitat Damp, shaded roadside.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector P. Genelle 2236
with G. Fleming
Collection Date 05 May 1976
Accession Number 123384
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : S side of junction of N and S prongs of the Alafia River at Alderman's Ford. 27° 59' 2" N 82° 4' 10" W
Habitat Floodplain and seepaga areas.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector D. W. Crewz 1370
with R.P. Wunderlin
Collection Date 12 May 1978
Accession Number 132056
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : Tomoka State Park. Ca. 1.5 km NNW of the Old Dixie Highway bridge at the Tomoka River; on the NW point of the peninsula that extends N into the Tomoka Basin. 29° 21' 19" N 81° 5' 24" W
Description Erect herb, corollas blue.
Habitat Mesic hammock.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. M. Kunzer 1658
Collection Date 08 May 2006
Accession Number 253397
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : Bulow Creek State Park. Ca. 0.8 km SE of the junction of Old Dixie Highway and Walter Boardman Lane. 29° 23' 53" N 81° 7' 42" W
Habitat Seepage area in dense hammock.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. M. Kunzer 1720
Collection Date 10 May 2006
Accession Number 253712
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : South Daytona, 727 Chicago Avenue; ca. 3.5 mi. ENE of the junction of I-95 and I-4. T15S, R33E, Sec. 29.
Description Weed.
Habitat Neglected area of yard.
Reproductive State Flower Immature Fruit
Collector J. M. Kunzer 655
Collection Date 29 Aug 2004
Accession Number 253730
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Manatee Co. : Near US 41 and Hillsborough Co. line. 27° 55' 0" N 82° 20' 60" W
Description Very few plants, scattered.
Habitat Pine - fern - palmetto margin with Dyschoriste, etc.; black soil.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector R. W. Long 1210
Collection Date 23 Apr 1963
Accession Number 60894
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : Withlacoochee State Forest. Off C-491, S of Lecanto. 28° 51' 6" N 82° 29' 15" W
Habitat Shallow soil of limestone fissures, open oak forest.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector O. K. Lakela 25785
Collection Date 13 Apr 1963
Accession Number 55385
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Broward Co. : Hillsboro Pineland County Park, Coconut Creek. T47S, R42E, Sec. 31. 26° 39' 38" N 82° 9' 12" W
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector P. L. Howell 384
Collection Date 20 Apr 2001
Accession Number 229466
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : Pineola. 28° 40' 60" N 82° 16' 0" W
Habitat Limestone grottoes, sandy soil, humus.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. W. Long 1218
Collection Date 03 Jun 1963
Accession Number 60871
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : Fort Cooper State Park. Near southern boundary. T19S, R20E, Sec. 28, SW¼ of SE¼.
Habitat Xeric hammock.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. A. Hattaway
Collection Date 12 May 2000
Accession Number 235385
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Pasco Co. : Cypress Wellfield, E of Land O'Lakes. T25S, R19E. 30° 41' 60" N 85° 4' 0" W
Description Flowers blue-violet.
Habitat Mesic hardwood hammock with Magnolia grandiflora common in understory.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector D. W. Crewz 1556
Collection Date 09 Apr 1979
Accession Number 139247
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Sumter Co. : Along dirt road 1 mi. NE of FL 48, ca. 1 mi. E of Withlacoochee River; 3 mi. NW of Wahoo. T20S, R21E, Sec. 20, SE¼ of SE¼. 28° 40' 60" N 82° 10' 60" W
Reproductive State Flower
Collector B. F. Hansen 10362
with R.P. Wunderlin, N. Mawhinney
Collection Date 02 Apr 1985
Accession Number 185056
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Alachua Co. : Mill Sink, 7 mi. SW of Gainesville on FL 232. 29° 39' 5" N 82° 18' 38" W
Description Scattered, not abundant.
Habitat Dense underbrush.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. W. Long 1148
Collection Date 13 Jun 1962
Accession Number 60874
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Vicinity of Avon Lakes.
Habitat White sand, oak scrub.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector O. K. Lakela 32016
Collection Date 30 Mar 1970
Accession Number 91050
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. semicalva Fernald
Ruellia heteromorpha Fernald - Determined By: Lakela,
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : 4.5 mi. S of Sebring. 27° 29' 44" N 81° 26' 27" W
Habitat Sandhill with turkey [Quercus laevis] and bluejack oak [Q. incana]; Opuntia and Serenoa; Carya floridana.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr. 9737
with H.A. Gleason, R.J. Eaton
Collection Date 25 Apr 1960
Accession Number 24400
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Highlands Hammock State Park. 27° 22' 0" N 81° 20' 60" W
Description Common.
Habitat Hammock vegetation.
Reproductive State Fertile
Collector O. K. Lakela 25754
Collection Date 31 Mar 1963
Accession Number 55588
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Alachua Co. : 0.5 mi. NE of county line along FL 121.
Description Flowers pale blue-lilac.
Habitat Moist woods on roadside.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector I. L. Wiggins 19651
Collection Date 14 Apr 1965
Accession Number 74076
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Columbia Co. : S of Lake City.
Description Scattered, rather abundant, not a weed.
Habitat Pine area, clay sand.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. W. Long 1149
Collection Date 14 Jun 1962
Accession Number 60915
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : N edge Crystal River, 1.6 mi. from US 19. 27° 51' 34" N 82° 5' 7" W
Habitat Low wooded section along graded road.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector A. G. Burdett 402
Collection Date 28 Jul 1964
Accession Number 89228
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : 2 mi. W of Durant. 27° 53' 60" N 82° 10' 60" W
Description Smaller population bordering collection 1216; lower plants, branched, varied. Not so abundant.
Habitat Natural area in pine - grass scrub area.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. W. Long
Collection Date 23 May 1963
Accession Number 60884
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Collier Co. : Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park. 1.0 mi. E of Prairie Canal. T50S, R29E, Sec. 18, E½. 25° 52' 6" N 81° 29' 21" W
Habitat Wet flatwoods.
Reproductive State
Collector M. Owen
Collection Date 01 Aug 2002
Accession Number 239282
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. membranacea Fernald - Determined By: Lakela,
Locality USA. Florida , Seminole Co. : S of Sanford. 28° 48' 2" N 81° 16' 23" W
Description Corollas purple without markings.
Habitat Pinelands.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector G. R. Cooley 7601
with R.J. Eaton, J.D. Ray, Jr.
Collection Date 03 May 1960
Accession Number 18905
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Pinellas Co. : Memorial Highway, Oldsmar. 28° 2' 3" N 82° 39' 54" W
Reproductive State Flower
Collector V. Ducey 110
Collection Date 09 May 1964
Accession Number 198867
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1984
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : English Creek, S of Plant City, N of FL 60. T29S, R22E, Sec. 25.
Description Scattered.
Habitat Low woods along creek.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. A. Lassiter 2005
with R. Lassiter, J. Beckner
Collection Date 19 Aug 1984
Accession Number 179661
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1980
Locality USA. Florida , Highlands Co. : Near Lake Damon and Pythias.
Habitat Scrub.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. K. Small 12902
with C.A. Mosier, P.A. Matthaus
Collection Date 13 May 1926
Accession Number 18518
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Manatee Co. : Madira Bickel Mound State Archaeological Site. T33S, R17E, Sec. 34, E½ of SE¼ of SE¼ of SW¼ of NW¼.
Description Erect forb to 30 cm height. Rare.
Habitat Maritime hammock.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector D. Willis
Collection Date 17 May 1992
Accession Number 211854
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Lee Co. : US 41, S of Imperial Building.
Habitat Roadside.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector E. Brown
Collection Date 25 Apr 1985
Accession Number 186363
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Charlotte Co. : Tucker's Corner, 6 mi. S of Bermont on W side of FL 31. T42S, R25E, Sec. 1, NE¼ of NE¼. 26° 55' 60" N 81° 45' 0" W
Habitat Pine flatwoods.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector B. F. Hansen 7001
with D. Richardson, G. Robinson
Collection Date 10 Apr 1980
Accession Number 148728
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Between Babson and Lake Wales.
Habitat Turkey oak [Quercus laevis] scrub ridge.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector R. K. Godfrey 61023
with G.W. Reinhart
Collection Date 11 Jun 1961
Accession Number 94599
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: B. F. Hansen, Feb 2008
Determination History
Dyschoriste oblongifolia (Michx.) Kuntze
Locality USA. Florida , Flagler Co. : Just S of Potatoe Ville Road, 2.5 mi. SE of Yelvington Road and Potatoe Ville Road intersection. T10S, R28E, Sec. 21. 29° 37' 0" N 81° 31' 0" W
Description Common.
Habitat Wet road ditch and weedy area under powerlines.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector C. Slaughter 13788
Collection Date 14 Apr 2003
Accession Number 244715
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Hillsborough River State Park. Model Dairy Farm Road. T27S, R21E, Sec. 8, NE¼ of NE¼ of NW¼. 27° 55' 0" N 82° 20' 60" W
Habitat Ruderal ditch.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector A. Bishop
with K. Alvarez
Collection Date 30 Apr 2003
Accession Number 247463
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Pasco Co. : Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park. E side of Old Post Road, across the canal from homesites and just S of park entrance gate. T25S, R16E, Sec. 29, SE¼ of NE¼.
Habitat Ruderal; disturbed mesic flatwoods.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector C. vanHoek
with S. Petty
Collection Date 16 May 2003
Accession Number 247878
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : Ocala National Forest. Near boat landing, Lake Dorr. 29° 11' 14" N 82° 8' 24" W
Habitat Acid soil.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector R. W. Long 1153
Collection Date 20 May 1962
Accession Number 61438
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Ca. 0.25 mi. S of Frostproof. 27° 44' 45" N 81° 31' 50" W
Description Rather abundant, but scattered.
Habitat Weedy area near orange groves.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector R. W. Long 1145
Collection Date 11 Jun 1962
Accession Number 60925
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Lake Co. : Along FL 42, ca. 2 mi. W of St. Johns River at DeLand Bridge. T17S, R29E, Sec. 38. 29° 1' 42" N 81° 18' 11" W
Description Perianth lavender, without spots in throat.
Habitat Deep grass on moist ditch bank.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector D. B. Ward 2804
with T.W. Brown
Collection Date s.d.
Accession Number 60350
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia hybrida Pursh
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Ft. Meade.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector O. E. Jennings
with G.K. Jennings
Collection Date Apr 1931
Accession Number 55664
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Columbia Co. : Ichetucknee Springs State Park.
Habitat Open area in forest.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector D. S. Correll 53141
with H.B. Correll
Collection Date 03 Nov 1981
Accession Number 160960
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Volusia Co. : Lake George Conservation Area. E of Lake George; ca. 2 mi. W of FL 17 and ca. 5 mi. SW of Seville. T13S, R27E, Sec. 29. 29° 19' 0" N 81° 28' 60" W
Habitat Oak mixed hardwood swamp community. Soils haploquods.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector C. Slaughter 11443
with M. Minno, S. Meyers
Collection Date 20 Mar 2000
Accession Number 226134
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : Crystal River, Old Tallahassee Road, 1 block W of US 19 and 1 block S of Holiday Inn. 30° 26' 18" N 84° 16' 51" W
Reproductive State Flower
Collector M. E. Schmid
Collection Date 01 May 1983
Accession Number 179867
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Lake Co. : Just S of Lake Dora.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. F. Daubenmire
with J. Daubenmire
Collection Date 12 May 1979
Accession Number 178289
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Seminole Co. : Black Hammock near Oviedo. 28° 40' 12" N 81° 12' 29" W
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 5441
with J. Poppleton, A. Shuey, R. Hilsenbeck, P. Hilsenbeck, R. Wain, T. Wunderlin, V. Arrieta
Collection Date 12 Apr 1975
Accession Number 122483
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Levy Co. : 0.3 mi. E of US 19 on C-326, just E of Gulf Hammock. T14S, R16E, Sec. 21, SE¼ of NW¼. 29° 56' 60" N 85° 12' 0" W
Habitat Floodplain forest along small creek.
Reproductive State
Collector B. F. Hansen 6049
with D. Richardson
Collection Date 11 Jul 1979
Accession Number 143689
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Alachua Co. : 3.3 mi. W of I-75 on C-236 and 1.3 mi. E of High Springs. T17S, R17E, Sec. 26.
Habitat Open grassy area along road.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 9015
with J. Beckner
Collection Date 10 May 1981
Accession Number 157866
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Ruellia ciliosa Pursh - Determined By: Lakela,
Locality USA. Florida , Manatee Co. : Palmetto. 27° 31' 17" N 82° 34' 20" W
Description Corolla pale blue; called 'Petunia'.
Habitat Roadside.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector G. E. Moore 47
Collection Date 24 Apr 1959
Accession Number 10142
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Tiger Creek Sanctuary. Ca. 2 mi. ESE of Babson Park. T31S, R28E, Sec. 2, NW¼.
Habitat Small, disturbed remnant of sandhill community on gentle slope.
Reproductive State Flower Immature Fruit
Collector B. F. Hansen 5338
with D. Richardson
Collection Date 13 Apr 1979
Accession Number 141878
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : 0.4 mi. W of Loughman on N side of C-54. T25S, R27E, Sec. 12. 28° 14' 31" N 81° 34' 0" W
Habitat Sandhill.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. P. Wunderlin 9271
with J. Beckner
Collection Date 10 Apr 1982
Accession Number 169427
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Osceola Co. : Along C-545, 0.8 mi. N of its junction with C-532 at Davenport Creek; ca. 5 mi. W of Intercession City. T25S, R27E, Sec. 35, NW¼ of NW¼. 28° 9' 41" N 81° 36' 6" W
Habitat Roadside weed.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector B. F. Hansen 8453
with G. Robinson
Collection Date 14 Aug 1981
Accession Number 157021
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Columbia Co. : O'Leno State Park. 29° 52' 60" N 81° 37' 60" W
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. W. Long
Collection Date 14 Jun 1964
Accession Number 134867
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. semicalva Fernald
Ruellia heteromorpha Fernald - Determined By: Lakela,
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Lake Iris and Aurora; 8 mi. E of Lake Wales. 28° 7' 60" N 80° 40' 60" W
Description Frequent.
Habitat Open oak woods on terraces of lake; understory dominated by grasses; Opuntia frequent.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector O. K. Lakela 23982
Collection Date 31 Mar 1961
Accession Number 27808
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hardee Co. : Wauchula, near Buckhorn Nursery. 27° 32' 50" N 81° 48' 41" W
Habitat Edge of hardwood hammock.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector K. R. DeLaney 197
Collection Date 25 Sep 1984
Accession Number 181567
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Sarasota Co. : Oscar Scherer State Park. Burn zone 4A, just SW of ranger station.
Description To 1 ft. tall.
Habitat Upland mixed forest.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. Weber
with A. Peters
Collection Date 29 May 1991
Accession Number 202398
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1994
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis x ciliosa - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : Withlacoochee State Forest. Ca. 5 mi. S of Lecanto on FL 480. 28° 51' 6" N 82° 29' 15" W
Description Both decumbent bushed and erect forms; R. ciliosa forms in dry pineland nearer entrance to park, less common; tall R. carolinensis in more typical appearance in pink limestone further in woods; possible hybrid population.
Habitat Park-like woods, vale-pine, mostly in shade.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. W. Long 1201
Collection Date 16 Apr 1963
Accession Number 60912
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1994
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis x ciliosa - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : Ca. 18 mi. from Hernando Co. line on FL 480; Hebron Church. 28° 53' 60" N 82° 22' 28" W
Habitat Near sinkhole in dry sandy loam; roadside and in deciduous woods with Vaccinium, Pyrrhopappus, Quercus, etc.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. W. Long 1200
Collection Date 16 Apr 1963
Accession Number 60885
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1994
Determination History
Ruellia ciliosa Pursh
Ruellia caroliniensis x ciliosa - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : NW of Haines City off US 27.
Description Tall clumps.
Habitat Pinelands interspersed with bluejack oak [Quercus incana] and palmetto; dry sand ridge between groves; Stillingia, Gaura, Krameria in understory; gravelly road margin along fence.
Reproductive State Fruit
Collector O. K. Lakela 25097
with H.S. Conard
Collection Date 26 May 1962
Accession Number 46368
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Wunderlin, 1994
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Ruellia caroliniensis x ciliosa - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Lake Iris; Hesperides. 27° 52' 60" N 81° 27' 0" W
Habitat High terrace of lake; live oak [Quercus virginiana], blackjack oak [Q. marilandica], longleaf pine [Pinus palustris] association, Asimina obovata.
Reproductive State
Collector R. W. Long 1213
Collection Date 20 Apr 1963
Accession Number 60889
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Calhoun Co. : Nettle Ridge; Parish Lake. 30° 28' 51" N 85° 1' 10" W
Description Erect herb to 28 cm; blue flowers with white stamens; white deep in throat.
Habitat Roadside; mature overgrown Pinus spp.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector T. MacClendon 660
with K. MacClendon
Collection Date 27 Jul 2007
Accession Number 244207
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : FL 490A, 1 mi. W of US 19.
Habitat Moist sandy soil.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector P. Genelle 1155
with G. Fleming
Collection Date 19 Mar 1972
Accession Number 100788
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Sumter Co. : Along end of C-315, ca. 4 km NW of Lake Panasoffkee. 28° 49' 29" N 82° 10' 29" W
Description Corollas purple.
Habitat Hammock woods bordering roadside.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector M. T. Strong 4032
Collection Date 02 Sep 2010
Accession Number 258379
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Martin Co. : Jonathan Dickinson State Park. Kitching Creek.
Habitat Hydric hammock.
Reproductive State Fertile Fruit
Collector R. O. Woodbury
with R. Roberts
Collection Date May 1988
Accession Number 259041
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Marion Co. : Silver River State Park. Silver Springs. 29° 12' 33" N 82° 0' 57" W
Description Flowers lavender.
Habitat Mixed hammock; with Quercus nigra, Liquidambar styraciflua, Pinus taeda, and Sabal palmetto.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. Hubbard 133
Collection Date 17 Aug 2005
Accession Number 264246
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Seminole Co. : Oak Way, E of FL 417 at terminal loop, ca. 100 m W of South Mellonville Avenue, Sanford. 28° 44' 31" N 81° 15' 16" W
Habitat Edge of ditch at roadside.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector D. H. Williams 3069
Collection Date 07 Apr 2012
Accession Number 265046
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Gilchrist Co. : Along FL 47 at the Santa Fe River. 29° 51' 49" N 82° 44' 25" W
Habitat River floodplain woods, limestone substrate.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector W. D. Longbottom 17091
with D.H. Williams
Collection Date 18 Apr 2012
Accession Number 265171
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : Inverness; 8751-8763 East Gulf to Lake Highway (FL 44), S of Lake Tsala Apopka, E of Henderson Lake. 28° 50' 28" N 82° 17' 34" W
Habitat Thinly wooded ruderal area at roadside.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector D. H. Williams 3110
with W.D. Longbottom
Collection Date 20 Apr 2012
Accession Number 265586
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Citrus Co. : NE corner of the intersection of FL 44 and Lecanto Highway (C-491), Lecanto. 28° 51' 7" N 82° 29' 15" W
Description Abundant.
Habitat Mowed roadside turf.
Reproductive State Flower Fruit
Collector D. H. Williams 3113
with W.D. Longbottom
Collection Date 20 Apr 2012
Accession Number 265583
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Orange Co. : Rock Springs Run State Reserve; W side of Wekiva River, ca. 4 mi. S of the FL 46 bridge. 28° 46' 60" N 81° 25' 0" W
Habitat Vehicle trail, mesic hammock, river floodplain.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. Chicone 876
Collection Date 15 Apr 2012
Accession Number 266088
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Seminole Co. : Along Sipes Avenue, just N of Pineway, Town of Sanford. 28° 45' 3" N 81° 13' 52" W
Habitat Edge of roadside ditch.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector W. D. Longbottom 12589
with D.H. Williams
Collection Date 04 May 2009
Accession Number 266830
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Sumter Co. : Dade Battlefield Historic State Park. S of Visitor's Center. T21S, R22E, Sec. 20, NE¼ of NW¼ of NE¼. 28° 37' 60" N 82° 9' 0" W
Habitat Ruderal, in mowed area.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. Rowe
Collection Date 07 Aug 2012
Accession Number 269174
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Taylor Co. : US 98, ca. 2 km NW of Poor Spot Cemetery Road, Perry. 30° 6' 3" N 83° 41' 50" W
Habitat Maintained turf at raodside near swampy area.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector D. H. Williams 3648
with H.L. Williams
Collection Date 11 May 2013
Accession Number 269330
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hardee Co. : Paynes Creek Historic State Park. 0.7 km W of Peace River, 1.7 km E of US 17, 3 km S of the Polk County line. 27° 37' 7" N 81° 48' 29" W
Habitat Disturbed site.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector A. Farid 29
with R.E. O'Donovan
Collection Date 06 Jun 2014
Accession Number 275786
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : University of South Florida Ecological Research Area. Ca. 110 m WNW of the junction of Fletcher Avenue (C-582A) and 56th Street (Fl 583); E of W gate; 1W burn plot. 28° 4' 11" N 82° 23' 42" W
Description Erect herb ca. 11 cm tall; flowers blue.
Habitat Sandhill.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector A. C. Schmidt 15
with D. Peterson
Collection Date 23 Aug 2001
Accession Number 279672
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Crooked Lake Sandhill, Environmental Lands. 27° 48' 47" N 81° 32' 58" W
Habitat Sandhill; yellow sand.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. R. Campbell 14
Collection Date 18 Jun 2015
Accession Number 285064
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (Walter) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Washington Co. : US 90 at Choctawhatchee River. 30° 46' 32" N 85° 49' 36" W
Habitat Swampy woods along flood plain of river.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector W. D. Longbottom
with D.H. Williams
Collection Date 18 May 2016
Accession Number 293218
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : FL 17, ca. 1.75 mi. W of US 27.
Habitat Sandhill.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. H. Willson
Collection Date 31 May 1973
Accession Number 294384
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : FL 17, ca. 1.75 mi. W of US 27.
Habitat Sandhill.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. H. Willson
Collection Date 22 May 1973
Accession Number 294385
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Hickory Lake Scrub, Polk County Environmental Lands. 27° 41' 44" N 81° 32' 29" W
Habitat Xeric hammock.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. R. Campbell
Collection Date 07 May 2016
Accession Number 296158
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: S. R. Hill, Oct 1987
Locality USA. South Carolina , Greenwood Co. : SC 248; just S of Ninety Six Creek crossing, Ninety Six.
Description Occasional herb to 2.0 ft. tall; flowers blue.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector S. R. Hill
with C. N. Horn
Collection Date 24 Jun 1987
Accession Number 200225
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia sp.
Locality USA. Georgia , Wilkes Co. : 0.75 mi. S of Washington.
Description Corolla light purple.
Habitat In open, level woods.
Reproductive State Flower
Elevation 575 to ft
Collector W. H. Duncan
Collection Date 18 Jul 1950
Accession Number 98702
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia sp.
Locality USA. Georgia , Lincoln Co. : 7 mi. SE of Lincolnton.
Description Corolla violet-purple.
Habitat Upland, pine-oak woods.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector W. H. Duncan
Collection Date 23 Jun 1950
Accession Number 98699
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia sp.
Locality USA. Georgia , Franklin Co. : Tributary of Middle Fork Broad River; 4 mi. S of Carnesville; Piedmont Province.
Description Corolla bluish lavender.
Habitat Gentle slopes in open pine-oak woods along tributary.
Reproductive State Flower
Elevation 750 to ft
Collector W. H. Duncan
Collection Date 09 Jul 1950
Accession Number 98700
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Georgia , Clark Co. : Ca. 2.7 mi. SE of Athens (Duncan's home).
Description As a native plant.
Habitat Hillslopes to creek; woodlands.
Reproductive State
Collector R. W. Long
Collection Date 15 Jun 1962
Accession Number 60877
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Georgia , Clark Co. : Ca. 2.7 mi. SE of Athens (Duncan's home).
Description As a native plant.
Habitat Hillslopes to creek; woodland.
Reproductive State
Collector R. W. Long
Collection Date 15 Jun 1962
Accession Number 61441
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Georgia , Clark Co. : River Road from Athens.
Description Weed; scattered.
Habitat In red clay; with various grasses, poison ivy, etc.
Reproductive State
Collector R. W. Long
Collection Date 15 Jun 1962
Accession Number 61442
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Georgia , Clark Co. : River road from Athens.
Description Weed; scattered.
Habitat In red clay; with various grasses, poison ivy, etc.
Reproductive State
Collector R. W. Long
Collection Date 15 Jun 1962
Accession Number 60870
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. South Carolina , Marion Co. : 17 mi. W of Conway on US 378 in graveyard (near firetower).
Description Weed; abundant.
Habitat Sandy soil.
Reproductive State
Collector R. W. Long
Collection Date 08 Jun 1961
Accession Number 60881
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. South Carolina , Marion Co. : 17 mi. W of Conway on US 378 in graveyard (near firetower).
Description Weed; abundant.
Habitat Sandy soil.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector R. W. Long
Collection Date 08 Jun 1961
Accession Number 60916
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: Lakela,
Locality USA. Mississippi , Tishomingo Co. : Jack Sharp place; 22 mi. NW of Iuka.
Habitat In pine-mixed hardwood forest.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr.
Collection Date 13 Jun 1956
Accession Number 46195
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Determination History
Ruellia ciliosa Pursh
Locality USA. Mississippi , Alcorn Co. :
Description Frequent.
Habitat In wood.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr.
with G.R. Cooley
Collection Date 07 Jun 1957
Accession Number 16886
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Determination History
Ruellia ciliosa Pursh - Determined By: Gleason, 1960
Locality USA. Mississippi , Jefferson Co. : Along Bullen Creek; ca. 12 mi. SW of Fayette.
Habitat Secondary wood; pine-deciduous over-story; clay soil.
Reproductive State Bud
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr.
Collection Date 25 Jun 1957
Accession Number 16871
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Determination History
Ruellia ciliosa Pursh - Determined By: Gleason, 1960
Locality USA. Mississippi , Lawrence Co. : S.B. Culpepper Farm 5 mi. W of Newhebron.
Habitat Sandy alluvium; Bullbay, Nyssa, Carya, Halesia, Mongolia, Ilex overstory.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr.
Collection Date 29 Jun 1956
Accession Number 16874
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Determination History
Ruellia ciliosa Pursh - Determined By: Gleason, 1960
Locality USA. Mississippi , Oktibbeha Co. : Ca. 8 mi. W of Starkville.
Description Leaves folded lengthwise.
Habitat Open weedy margin of secondary pine-deciduous wood; flatwoods region; sandy clay soil over impervious subsoil.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr.
Collection Date 20 Jun 1957
Accession Number 16867
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Mississippi , Lauderdale Co. : Mount Barton near meridium.
Description Frequent but scattered.
Habitat Over slope.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector G. R. Cooley
with J.D. Ray Jr.
Collection Date 11 Jun 1957
Accession Number 16885
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Mississippi , Tate Co. : 5.5 mi. W of Senatobia.
Description Petals lilac; sepal long; attentuate.
Reproductive State
Collector G. R. Cooley
with J.D. Ray Jr.
Collection Date 05 Jun 1957
Accession Number 17390
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: A. L. Radford,
Locality USA. North Carolina , Northampton Co. : Author's Creel; 2.1 mi. W of NE of Garysburg on NC 46.
Habitat Wooded creek bank.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector H. E. Ahles
with J.A. Duke
Collection Date 07 Jul 1958
Accession Number 14449
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Georgia , McIntosh Co. : Side of Sapelo Island; opposite Cabrette Island.
Description Carolla lavender-purple; readily decduous; ca. 3 cm long and 12 mm lobes; and 11 mm wide.
Habitat Live oak-pine woods on inland side.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector W. H. Duncan
Collection Date 10 Jul 1956
Accession Number 8033
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long,
Locality USA. Mississippi , Amite Co. : Longleaf Plantation, ca. 5 mi. S of Liberty.
Habitat Loblolly pine forest; sandy soil.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector S. B. Jones
with C. Jones, C. Clark
Collection Date 23 Jul 1970
Accession Number 104296
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud.
Locality USA. Tennessee , Davidson Co. : Nashville; Old Hickory Boulevard; 1.5 mi. W of Nolansville Pike.
Habitat Along cut in hillside.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector A. Burdette
Collection Date 23 Jun 1964
Accession Number 89262
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud.
Locality USA. South Carolina , Fairfield Co. : Dr. Labordes' land; N of Columbia, near Linrick Gold Course.
Habitat Mixed Mesophytic woods.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector D. W. Crewz
with P. Evans
Collection Date 10 Jun 1977
Accession Number 130899
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud.
Locality USA. Tennessee , Cocke Co. : Near Parrottsville.
Habitat Through deciduous woods; roadside.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector P. Genelle
with G. Fleming
Collection Date 27 Jul 1977
Accession Number 134573
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long,
Locality USA. Mississippi , Pike Co. : Percy Quin State Park; 5 mi. SW of McComb.
Habitat Ruston sandy loam; edge of mature mixed southern hardwood-pine forest.
Reproductive State Flower
Elevation 300 to ft
Collector S. B. Jones
with C. Jones
Collection Date 20 Jul 1970
Accession Number 104291
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long,
Locality USA. Georgia , Wilkes Co. : 0.75 mi. S of Washington; Piedmont Province.
Description Corolla light purple.
Habitat In open, level woods.
Reproductive State Flower
Elevation 575 to ft
Collector C. D. Duncan
Collection Date 18 Jul 1950
Accession Number 296757
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud. - Determined By: H. A. Gleason, Jr., 1960
Locality USA. Mississippi , Tishomingo Co. : Above Bear Creek.
Habitat Steep rocky slope; mixed mesic wood cover, some pine present.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr.
Collection Date 15 Jun 1956
Accession Number 16875
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud.
Locality USA. South Carolina , Clarendon Co. : US 301; NE of Manning; 1.4 mi. S of lake.
Description Abundant.
Habitat In a hollow at railroad crossing, near small creek, red clay; with Carya, Liquidambar, Liriodendron.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector A. Burdette
Collection Date 15 Jun 1964
Accession Number 89234
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud.
Locality USA. North Carolina , Orange Co. : Chapel Hill; around tin building near university herbarium.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector A. Burdette
Collection Date 17 Jun 1964
Accession Number 89223
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud.
Locality USA. North Carolina , Durham Co. : Between US 501 and the town of Bahama.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector A. Burdette
Collection Date 17 Jun 1964
Accession Number 89231
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud.
Locality USA. Mississippi , Lowndes Co. : Black Prairie region; 9 mi. E of State College.
Habitat Post oak ridge.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr.
Collection Date 27 Jun 1955
Accession Number 118830
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud.
Locality USA. South Carolina , Orangeburg Co. : US 301; 0.2 mi. E of SC 47.
Habitat Moist wooded hollow.
Reproductive State
Collector A. Burdette
Collection Date 15 Jun 1964
Accession Number 296758
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud.
Locality USA. North Carolina , Person Co. : Ca. 10 mi. S of Roxboro.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector A. Burdette
Collection Date 17 Jun 1964
Accession Number 89245
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud.
Locality USA. Tennessee , Knox Co. : US 441; 4 mi. E of Knoxville.
Description Abundant.
Habitat Hillside.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector A. Burdette
Collection Date 24 Jun 1964
Accession Number 89224
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud.
Locality USA. Georgia , Habersham Co. : US 441 at Cherokee Indian boundary marker.
Description Scattered.
Habitat Along right of way of marker.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector A. Burdette
Collection Date 25 Jun 1964
Accession Number 89225
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud.
Locality USA. Georgia , Jackson Co. : S of Hourer.
Habitat In woods and along right of way.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector A. Burdette
Collection Date 25 Jun 1964
Accession Number 89241
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud.
Locality USA. Georgia , Clarke Co. : Athens; in old cemetery, just E of University of Georgia campus.
Description Plants scattered.
Habitat Along road.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector A. Burdette
Collection Date 25 Jun 1964
Accession Number 89230
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1971
Determination History
Ruellia sp.
Locality USA. Georgia , Oglethorpe Co. : At Buffalo Lick; SE of Philomath.
Habitat Bottomland pasture.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector W. H. Duncan
Collection Date 01 Jul 1939
Accession Number 98694
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud.
Locality USA. Mississippi , Leake Co. : At Yockanookay River and MS 16; between Wiggins and Farmhaven.
Habitat Low ground.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector S. B. Jones
Collection Date 19 Jun 1969
Accession Number 90396
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud.
Locality USA. Mississippi , Scott Co. : Roosevelt State Park; 1 mi. S of Morton.
Habitat Mixed Southern hardwood forest; shady.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector S. B. Jones
with Faust, Chapman, Urbatsch, Parker
Collection Date 08 Sep 1969
Accession Number 90552
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1968
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis Steud.
Locality USA. Mississippi , Covington Co. : 5 mi. S of Hot Coffee; MS 37 and US 84.
Habitat Edge of low mixed woods; sandy soil.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector S. B. Jones
with F. Renfrey
Collection Date 29 May 1967
Accession Number 82749
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1968
Determination History
Ruellia caroliniensis Steud.
Locality USA. Mississippi , Jasper Co. : Just S of Paulding.
Habitat Dry sandy ridge; short leaf pine, turkey oak, sandpost oak, bluejack oak, cactus.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector S. B. Jones
Collection Date 05 Jun 1967
Accession Number 82748
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud. - Determined By: T. F. Daniel, 2010
Determination History
Ruellia humilis Lindau
Locality USA. Mississippi , Forrest Co. : Ca. 11 mi. SE of Hattiesburg at Forrest-Perry county line.
Habitat Rich deciduous woods.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr.
Collection Date 20 Jun 1955
Accession Number 46722
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud.
Locality USA. Mississippi , Harrison Co. : Henderson Point; post office Pass Christian.
Habitat Moist sandy valley.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector D. Demaree
Collection Date 07 May 1954
Accession Number 182716
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1968
Determination History
Ruellia ciliosa Pursh
Locality USA. Mississippi , Jefferson Co. : Church Hill.
Habitat Loess Bluffs; mixed hardwoods with Tilia, Robinia, Ulmus, Quercus, Carpinus.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector S. B. Jones
with B. Noble, C. Hudson
Collection Date 21 Jun 1967
Accession Number 82750
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1968
Determination History
Ruellia ciliosa Pursh
Locality USA. Mississippi , Smith Co. : Shongelo Recreation Area; N of Raleigh.
Habitat Shoftleaf pine and mixed hardwood forest; sandy sil.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector S. B. Jones
with C. Jones
Collection Date 01 Jul 1967
Accession Number 82751
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long, 1968
Determination History
Ruellia ciliosa Pursh
Locality USA. Mississippi , Lincoln Co. : 2 mi. W of Lawrence-Lincoln county line; E of Brookhaven.
Habitat Low roadside.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector S. B. Jones
with F. Renfrey
Collection Date 01 Jun 1967
Accession Number 82752
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis Steud. - Determined By: H. A. Gleason, Jr., 1960
Locality USA. Mississippi , Oktibbeha Co. : Edge of Black Prairie Region; ca. 2 mi. W of Starkville.
Description Leaves flat.
Habitat Moist oak-hickory wooded ridge.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr.
Collection Date 20 Jun 1957
Accession Number 16876
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Georgia , McIntosh Co. : On inland side of Sapelo Island, opposite Cabretta Island.
Description Corolla lavender-purple, readily deciduous, about 3 cm long, the lobes 12 mm long and 11 mm wide.
Habitat Live oak-pine woods.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector W. H. Duncan
Collection Date 10 Jul 1956
Accession Number 63752
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long,
Locality USA. Mississippi , Rankin Co. : Ca. 8 mi. W of Pelahatchie, ca. 2 mi. E of I-20 Exit 23.
Habitat Pipeline right-of-way, sandy soil, partial shade.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector S. B. Jones
Collection Date 13 Jul 1970
Accession Number 104285
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long,
Locality USA. Mississippi , Kemper Co. : 7.9 mi. WSW of Scooba, MS-16 toward Dekalb.
Habitat Sandy grey clay soil of lobolly pine forest, power line right-of-way.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector S. B. Jones
Collection Date 11 Jul 1970
Accession Number 104289
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Alabama , Baldwin Co. : Ca. 5 mi. N of Stockton, at the W end of AL 96 at the Bryar's Fish Camp.
Habitat Along road bank.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector G. Wilhelm
with D. Ladd
Collection Date 20 May 1981
Accession Number 161157
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: R. W. Long,
Locality USA. Mississippi , Kemper Co. : 16 mi. N of Lauderdale, just W of Sucarnoochee.
Habitat Sticky, grey clay soil, full sun, edge of loblolly pine forest; flatwoods.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector S. B. Jones
Collection Date 11 Jul 1970
Accession Number 104294
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Mississippi , Jackson Par. : Jonesboro.
Description Corolla blue.
Habitat Second growth, open pinewood with some Turkey Oak.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector G. R. Cooley
with L. Brass
Collection Date 24 Apr 1955
Accession Number 3961
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: H. A. Gleason, Jr., 1960
Locality USA. Mississippi , Wayne Co. : Old E.A. Miller place 3 mi. N of Waynesboro between US 45 and Chichasawhay River.
Description 1 plant.
Habitat Sandy pocket of bed of limestone creek.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector J. D. Ray, Jr.
Collection Date 29 Jun 1957
Accession Number 16877
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: C. vanHoek, 2018
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : Rock Ridge Road. 27° 49' 57" N 82° 20' 34" W
Reproductive State Flower
Collector M. Hudson
Collection Date s.d.
Accession Number 299990
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: C. vanHoek, 2018
Locality USA. Florida , Hillsborough Co. : Keysville Road, 9 mi. S of Plant City. 27° 51' 0" N 82° 4' 0" W
Reproductive State Flower
Collector M. Hudson
Collection Date 18 Apr 1961
Accession Number 299986
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: C. vanHoek, 2018
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : North Lakeland. 28° 2' 22" N 81° 56' 59" W
Reproductive State Flower
Collector (Mr.) Higgins
Collection Date Mar
Accession Number 299989
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Manatee Co. : Terra Ceia Preserve State Park. Bishop Harbor.
Description Common.
Habitat Developed area; roadside.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector T. Telatycki
with C. vanHoek, D. Balsley
Collection Date 27 Apr 2016
Accession Number 300348
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud. - Determined By: C. vanHoek, 2019
Determination History
Ruellia humilis Nutt.
Locality USA. Florida , Polk Co. : 1 mi. N of Frostproof on FL 17. 27° 44' 45" N 81° 31' 50" W
Reproductive State Flower
Collector M. L. Gilbert
Collection Date 12 May 1961
Accession Number 287676
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Ruellia caroliniensis
Family Name Acanthaceae
Currently Accepted Name Ruellia caroliniensis (J. F. Gmel.) Steud.
Locality USA. Florida , Hernando Co. : Weeki Wachee State Park. 28° 31' 38" N 82° 35' 18" W
Description Few seen; flowers pale lavender.
Habitat Along fenceline, in firebreak near altered depression marsh.
Reproductive State Flower
Collector C. Becker
Collection Date 25 Apr 2019
Accession Number 303146
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