Ruellia obtusa f. albiflora Leonard

  • Authority

    Leonard, Emery C. 1958. The Acanthaceae of Colombia, III. Contr. U. S. Natl. Herb. 31: 323-781.

  • Family

    Acanthaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Ruellia obtusa f. albiflora Leonard

  • Type

    Type in the U. S. National Herbarium, No. 2025721, collected near Sahagún, on the road to Cereté, Department of Bolívar, Colombia, 120 meters altitude, June 1, 1950, by H. García-Barriga (No. 13454).

  • Description

    Latin Diagnosis - A forma typica corolla alba recedit.

    Description - [No description provided.]

  • Discussion

    Supplement: The specimens cited or described in this supplement were received after the publication of Parts I and II. Ruellia obtusa f. albiflora is an herb up to 1 meter high. It resembles the typical form except for its white flowers.