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Acanthaceae
Strobilanthes

*Strobilanthes reptans (G. Forster) Moylan ex Y.F. Deng & J.R.I. Wood. Common name: Red-flame. Phenology: Jan-Dec. Habitat: Disturbed areas. Distribution: Native of Pacific Islands.

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Origin/Endemic status: Paleotropics

Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl6, POWO, Moylan et al (2004), Wood (2014); = Hemigraphis reptans (G.Forst.) T.Anderson ex Hemsl. — K4, NS, WH3; = n/a — SFla; Ruellia reptans G. Forst. Basionym: Ruellia reptans G.Forst. 1786

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Wetland Indicator Status:

  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: UPL (name change)

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