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Christmas Pride Ruellia macranthia
Ask the Expert: Could you please tell me the name of this flower
This plant was given to us by a friend who does not know the name of it. We think it may belong to the Begonia family, but are not quite sure. It was thought that perhaps its common name was African Rice plant but I don\’t think this is correct Can you help please.
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John
Plant Expert Reply:
I can’t see the flower detail exactly, but I believe what you have is a Ruellia macrantha commonly called Christmas Pride or Brazilian Rose. This erect soft stemmed shrub blooms fall and winter and occasionally. It is used as a container plant , although in California it is used as a garden plant. They like bright filtered light and high humidity.
This flower identifications was brought to you by the local florists in Elverta California.
Hi, I am a botanist at CU (currently trying to find Ruellia seeds) and I stumbled upon your page. I’m unsure of what flower that is but I can tell you that it’s not a Ruellia macrantha–macrantha flowers are much larger and have white and yellow inside the throat with dark pink stripes radiating outwards. The leaves are also broader. Hope this helps :)