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Ruellia elegans Poir.

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Synonyms:	Arrhostoxylum elegans (Poir.) Bremek. & Nann.-Bremek. Arrhostoxylum formosum Nees Ruellia formosa Andr.
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Growth form(s):	Shrub under 2 m.
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Literature:	Biegel, H.M. (1977). Check-list of ornamental plants used in Rhodesian parks and gardens. Rhodesia Agricultural Journal. Research Report No. 3. Page 25.

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African Plants: A Photo Guide (Senckenberg): Ruellia elegans
BHL (Biodiversity Heritage Library): Ruellia elegans
EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Ruellia elegans
GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Ruellia elegans
Google: Web - Images - Scholar
iNaturalist: Ruellia elegans
IPNI (International Plant Names Index): Ruellia elegans
JSTOR Plant Science: Ruellia elegans
Mansfeld World Database of Agricultural and Horticultural Crops: Ruellia elegans
Plants of the World Online: Ruellia elegans
Tropicos: Ruellia elegans
Wikipedia: Ruellia elegans

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