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Taxa: Ruellia simplex (Ruellia brittoniana, Ruellia malacosperma, Ruellia tweediana, Ruellia caerulea, Ruellia coerulea, Ruellia microphylla)
Search Criteria: Florida; includes cultivated/captive occurrences
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Archbold Biological Station

ARCH:herbarium
Ruellia brittoniana Leonard ex Fern.
ARCH01354L.J. Brass   153781945-07-08
U.S.A., Florida, Highlands, Venus
ARCH:herbarium
Ruellia brittoniana Leonard ex Fernald
ARCH01132D. Mundell   1999-09-02
U.S.A., Florida, Highlands, Archbold Biological Station; Main grounds, Cabin #4 right side

Carnegie Museum of Natural History Herbarium

CM:Botany
CM268484Wible, M.   3851981-09-30
United States, Florida, Marion, Ocala, 29.187199 -82.140092
CM:Botany
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
CM488899Thompson, S.A.   29061985-08-28
United States, Florida, Hernando, ca 2 mi E of junction with US 41 on FL 50

Duke University Vascular Plant Collection

DUKE
DUKE10115763   
United States, Florida, Indian River

Eastern Kentucky University, Ronald L. Jones Herbarium

EKY
31234100181880J. Stuart Lassetter   22101974-05-25
United States, Florida, Palm Beach, US 27 right-of-way- S edge of Belle Glade.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

FTG
Ruellia tweediana auct. non Griseb.
2294W. T. Gillis   68131968-06-20
United States of America, Florida, Miami-Dade, 25.609 -80.4987
FTG
36245L. A. Biernacki   1977-07-03
United States of America, Florida, Miami-Dade, 25.609 -80.4987
FTG
49691D. S. Correll, H. B. Correll, H. B. Correll, J. Popenoe   539431982-05-19
United States of America, Florida, Hendry, 26.5535 -81.1659
FTG
Ruellia malacosperma sensu Small, non Greenm.
94502R. W. Long   14701965-10-21
United States of America, Florida, Monroe, 24.9844 -80.6679
FTG
94534W. M. Buswell   1933-08-27
United States of America, Florida, Lee, 26.5757 -81.9155
FTG
Ruellia tweediana auct. non Griseb.
94536M. H. Weinfeld   981964-05-03
United States of America, Florida, Miami-Dade, 25.609 -80.4987
FTG
102974S. W. Woodmansee   3251999-05-06
United States of America, Florida, Miami-Dade, 25.609 -80.4987
FTG
61187A. Herndon   9001983-08-18
United States of America, Florida, Highlands, 27.3434 -81.341
FTG
67219A. Herndon   3181981-06-21
United States of America, Florida, Miami-Dade, 25.609 -80.4987
FTG
Ruellia tweediana auct. non Griseb.
140258K. A. Bradley   23492002-05-18
United States of America, Florida, Miami-Dade, Miami-Dade County: Private nursery at 22601 SW 152 Ave., 25.5562 -80.4371

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry

PIHG
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
5855Lewis L. Yarlett   1964-05-01
United States, Florida, Polk, Sandhill, 6 mi. w. of Dundee. Originally identified as Ruellia brittoniana Leonard; annotated 19 January 2012.
PIHG
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
5856Kenneth R. Langdon   15201975-06-26
United States, Florida, Alachua, Cultivated plant, slightly woody, perennial herb.Bluish-purple flowers, 2216 N.W. 49th Terr. Originally identified as Ruellia brittoniana Leonard; annotated 19 January 2012.
PIHG
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
5862C.F. Dowling, Jr.   B83-5001983-09-26
United States, Florida, Miami-Dade, USDA Subtropical Horticulture Research Unit. Originally identified as Ruellia malacosperma Greenm.; annotated as R. brittoniana in March 2003 and annotated as Ruellia simplex 19 January 2012.
PIHG
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
9866Richard E. Weaver, Jr.   51442007-09-23
United States, Florida, Marion, Garden of R.Weaver and R.Duval, 2995 SE 80th Street. Dwarf type, only 0.2 - 0.3 m tall. Corolla sky-blue. Originally identified as Ruellia brittoniana Leonard & Fernald; annotated 19 January 2012.
PIHG
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
13324George W. Tanner   1984-06-19
United States, Florida, Alachua, Near jct SW 16th St & SW 15th Ave. Growing in a ditch. Corolla funnelform w/ 5 purple lobes.
PIHG
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
13555Nora V. Marquez   2018-10-23
United States, Florida, Citrus, Roadside, N side of E Stagecoach Trail. 28.7315°N, -82.3044°W. Herb, many individuals growing along road. Flowers purple. B2018-901. New county record.
PIHG
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
13785Kaitlyn Dietz, Kelly Ussia   B2019-3912019-04-15
United States, Florida, St. Johns, Jct. Shore Drive & Prince Drive 29.8304, -81.3133. Invasive plant growing in natural area of park.
PIHG
Ruellia simplex 'Purple Showers'
14150Marc S. Frank   15942018-08-30
United States, Florida, Alachua, 316 NE 13th Ave. Cultivated rhizomatous, perennial herb 4.5 ft tall. Stems flushed with purple. Corolla violet with darker purple on lower throat. Apparently sterile--grown at this location for 15+ years and has never produced seed.
PIHG
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
17106Nora V. Marquez   2022-10-18
United States, Florida, Pasco, Growing in grassy area along sidewalk on N side of Massachusetts Ave near Lenox Dr. Multiple plants in various stages of growth. 28°15'31.7"N 82°42'01.7"W. Perennial herb. B2022-1038 (LIST 10242022-09387). New county record.

Florida State University, Robert K. Godfrey Herbarium

FSU
Ruellia simplex (Michx.) Vasey
000176244   
United States, Florida, Leon

Kennedy Space Center Herbarium

KSCFL
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
V. Hendricks (ID: P.A. Schmalzer)   84-1281984-07-27
United States, Florida, Brevard, Site: Mainland Brevard; Edge of Lake Poinsett at Maplewood Mobile Home Park, Cocoa

Louisiana State University, Shirley C. Tucker Herbarium

LSU:Vascular Plants
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
LSU00096935Alan Herndon   5181981-06-21
United States, Florida, Miami-Dade, Growing at edge of a disturbed area, intersection of US 41 and Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, west of Miami, Big Cypress National Preserve.
LSU:Vascular Plants
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
LSU00096936Alan Herndon   5181981-06-21
United States, Florida, Miami-Dade, Growing at edge of a disturbed area, intersection of US 41 and Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, west of Miami, Big Cypress National Preserve.
LSU:Vascular Plants
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
LSU00096939David W. Hall   3601972-06-16
United States, Florida, Hillsborough, Charles Smoleny residence on W side of St. Cloud Ave, 1.25 miles N of FL 60 in Valrico.
LSU:Vascular Plants
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
LSU00126937Stephanie M. Gunn-Zumo   FP-2132005-10-19
United States, Florida, Escambia, Gulf Islands National Seashore, Fort Pickens Unit. West end of Loop D of main campground near restrooms., 30.3238 -87.2771

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Herbarium

SEL
SEL005351Jim Watson   1979-10-30
United States, Florida, Hillsborough, Intersection of 122nd Ave.and 16th St, Tampa., 28.058271 -82.441777

Missouri Botanical Garden

MO
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
1537840William G. D'Arcy   22521967-10-21
United States, Florida, Dade, Palm Beach Dr West of Redlands Ave, Krome Ave North side of homestead.
MO
100794365J. Richard Abbott   98271997-11-07
United States, Florida, Alachua, Gainesville; University of Florida Campus, south of Bartram Hall; along canal east of Center Drive.
MO
100794366J. Richard Abbott   105871997-07-18
United States, Florida, Sarasota, Sarasota; Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 South Palm Avenue., 27.3333 -82.55
MO
100794367J. Richard Abbott   238602007-12-03
United States, Florida, Alachua, Gainesville, University of Florida campus, on west side of Buckman Drive a little south of University Avenue., 29.6517 -82.3447
MO
101171329Loran C. Anderson   108381987-08-26
United States, Florida, Franklin, Locally established in loamy sand of roadside ditch along eide street just N of hiway 98 in eastern part of Eastpoint.

Rhodes College Herbarium

SWMT
Ruellia malacosperma sensu Small, non Greenm.
SWMT03787   1947-09-07
United States, Florida, Seminole
SWMT
SWMT03789P. O. Schallert   1954-08-20
United States, Florida, Seminole

University of Central Florida Herbarium

FTU
FTU0018015Ruth Murray   651969-04-19
United States, Florida, Seminole, Highway 415, across Street found in old [nursery]
FTU
FTU0018014Paul O. Schallert   223911961-06-01
United States, Florida, Seminole, NLow place near my home
FTU
FTU0018013Dr. Whittier   861969-04-14
United States, Florida, Seminole, Oviedo.
FTU
FTU0018012Shuey   M08561973-08-09
United States, Florida, Brevard, N. Mettitt's Isl. T21S; R36E, S22 SE. Found growing around old foundation on N side of 402, 0.5 miles west of Wilsons Corner.
FTU
FTU0018011James E. Poppleton   1011970-05-28
United States, Florida, Orange, Southeast Orange County.
FTU
FTU0018010Lane, Francisco   1979-05-06
United States, Florida, Marion, Ocala State Park, Harpers Prairie.
FTU
FTU0018009Lane, Francisco   1979-05-06
United States, Florida, Marion, Ocala State Park, Harpers Prairie.
FTU
FTU0018008Paul O. Schallert   223011969-04-30
United States, Florida, Seminole, Altamonte Springs. Low place near my home on Hermits Trail.
FTU
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
FTU0017856Samuel B. Hopkins Jr.   18201983-08-18
United States, Florida, Seminole, Sanford. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
FTU
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
FTU0017855Justin Keith Weas   402011-04-21
United States, Florida, Orange, E Colonial Drive on N side of Rd. 28°34'10.60"N 81°13'44.93"W. Elev.: 62ft.
FTU
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
FTU0017854Cassidy R. Caldwell   62014-02-15
United States, Florida, Lake, Clermont. Palatlakaha Park.

University of Colorado Museum of Natural History Herbarium Vascular Plant Collection

COLO:V
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
02374742   
United States, Florida, Duval

University of Florida Herbarium

FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
34225J. Crevasse   1941-07-26
United States of America, Florida, Miami-Dade County, Exotic Gardens. Miami.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
49962Berlin H. Wright   
United States of America, Florida, Hillsborough County, Tampa.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
80161D.B. Ward & R.R. Smith   22391960-09-24
United States of America, Florida, Seminole, 1.4 mi. w. of Sanford city limits
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
84392F.C. Craighead   1962-08-02
United States of America, Florida, Monroe County, Hamilton place at Lostman River.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
90429I.W. Knoblock [sic, I.W. Knobloch]   14651956-08-22
United States of America, Florida, Collier County, Everglades City.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
92422W. Scudder   1965-09-22
United States of America, Florida, Seminole, Beordall Avenue, Sanford.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
104346Paul M. Cassen   3951968-06-27
United States of America, Florida, Palm Beach County, of 836 Biscayne Drive, West Palm Beach.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
106011W.T. Scudder   03241965-11-06
United States of America, Florida, Seminole, S. Sipes Ave, Sanford, se 1/4 of
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
107257Wm. L. McCart   108711969-08-31
United States of America, Florida, Broward County, Holmberg Road, ten miles west of Deerfield.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
110634W.G. D'Arcy   30111968-08-07
United States of America, Florida, Indian River County, US-A1A, and Fla. 510, Wabasso.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
112853W.C. Brumbach   67281969-04-29
United States of America, Florida, Lee County, eastern Sanibel Island.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
113046D.W. Hall   3601972-06-16
United States of America, Florida, Hillsborough, Charles Smoleny residence on w. side of St. Cloud Ave, 1.25 mi. n. of Fla. 60 in Valrico.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
114742G.N. Avery   6441969-07-04
United States of America, Florida, Miami-Dade County, Chez Hawkes, 4030 Poinciana Ave, Coconut Grove
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
126357Kent D. Perkins   631975-09-06
United States of America, Florida, Putnam, s. side of FL 20 just w. of US 301, Hawthorne
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
137639Deborah Chayet   1291979-07-09
United States of America, Florida, Pinellas, ca. 2 mi. w. of intersection Missouri Ave. and Rosery Rd, Largo.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
139837James R. Burkhalter   72051980-09-13
United States of America, Florida, Escambia County, adjacent to residence at 3300 Market St.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
139838L. Baltzell   6501968-10-05
United States of America, Florida, Lake, Leesburg.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
167307Harold Jones   1988-05-27
United States of America, Florida, Duval County, at 3739 Hunter St. in Jacksonville.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
172035Gerald F. Guala II   11441988-10-25
United States of America, Florida, Alachua County, along NW 8th Ave. near 13th St, Gaineville.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
184688R.A. & E.S. Howard   207501992-02-00
United States of America, Florida, Miami-Dade County, The Kampong, 4013 Douglas Rd, Coconut Grove.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
188441James R. Burkhalter   1996-08-24
United States of America, Florida, Escambia County, Just W of downtown area. S of Main St at intersection with Spring St.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
188972Liz Barber   1994-09-22
United States of America, Florida, Escambia County, Cultivated. Received as gift.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
190629Wendy B. Zomlefer   6451995-05-19
United States of America, Florida, Alachua County, Gainesville, University of Florida campus
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
197354Christina Raymond   761989-08-21
United States of America, Florida, Hillsborough County, Cone Ranch, ca. 6 mi. SSE of Zephyrhills, ca. 5 mi. N of Plant City, bordered on W by FL SR39 and on S by FL SR582 (Knights-Griffin Rd.).
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
204123Carmel vanHoek and Betty Wargo   10451998-02-21
United States of America, Florida, Highlands County, at site of railroad grade, depot and homesite, ca. 500 ft W of South Boulevard, ca. 250 ft S of Polk County line; Avon Park AFR; Lake Arbuckle NE 7.5' Quad.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex cv. Princess Pink C.Wright
205485Marc S. Frank   52001-08-27
United States of America, Florida, Alachua County, Gainesville, 316 NE 13th Ave.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
205486Marc S. Frank   62001-08-27
United States of America, Florida, Alachua County, Gainesville, 316 NE 13th Ave.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
205487Marc S. Frank   62001-08-27
United States of America, Florida, Alachua County, Gainesville, 316 NE 13th Ave.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
205920John Penkacik   281996-11-03
United States of America, Florida, Orange, Orlando, 918 Ensenada Drive.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
208882Brenda Herring   15852002-07-15
United States of America, Florida, Marion County, Eureka West Boat Ramp. North of CR 316, W. side of Oklawaha River. North of NE 15th PL and canoe outpost.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
209448Gretchen M. Ionta   3692001-11-03
United States of America, Florida, Sarasota, CR 780, 1.1 mi E from crossing with I-75., 27.3388333 -82.4296666
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
209558S. Barry Davis   4262002-07-29
United States of America, Florida, Alachua County, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens; The Perennial/Butterfly Garden., 29.61351 -82.41089
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
214639S. Barry Davis   10672004-05-18
United States of America, Florida, Alachua County, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens; The Butterfly Garden., 29.61391 -82.41088
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
219857Cliff G. Martin   2372002-09-24
United States of America, Florida, Alachua County, Gainesville, UF campus, Shands Hospital area; 50 m east-northeast of the NE corner of a bridge over a creek for Center Dr.; 70 m east of the SW corner of the intersection of Center Dr. and the driveway to the Particle Science Bldg.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
219858Cliff G. Martin   2372002-09-24
United States of America, Florida, Alachua County, Gainesville, UF campus, Shands Hospital area; 50 m east-northeast of the NE corner of a bridge over a creek for Center Dr.; 70 m east of the SW corner of the intersection of Center Dr. and the driveway to the Particle Science Bldg.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
229053Ronald Lange   3282010-07-21
United States of America, Florida, Alachua County, Gainesville, University of Florida campus, President's Residence; President's Park Conservation Area, just south of West University Ave.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
231244Colette C. Jacono   7462009-07-20
United States of America, Florida, Alachua County, Sweet Water Branch, just S of University Ave. and E of Alachua County Library Headquarters, E side of stream.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
264257Ronald Lange   10992011-06-21
United States of America, Florida, Alachua County, Gainesville, University of Florida campus, Fletcher Hall; garden east of building along Buckman Dr.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex cv. Mayan White & Purple
264258Ronald Lange   2257
United States of America, Florida, Alachua County, Gainesville, University of Florida campus; Fifield Hall, garden north of building.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex cv. Mayan White & Purple
264259Ronald Lange   2257
United States of America, Florida, Alachua County, Gainesville, University of Florida campus; Fifield Hall, garden north of building.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
266864Marc S. Frank   7272005-09-12
United States of America, Florida, Miami-Dade County, Coconut Grove: The Kampong of the National Tropical Botanical Garden, 4013 S. Douglas Road.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex cv. Purple Showers C.Wright
269767Marc S. Frank   15942018-08-30
United States of America, Florida, Alachua County, Gainesville: 316 Northeast 13th Avenue.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex cv. Purple Showers C.Wright
269768Marc S. Frank   15942018-08-30
United States of America, Florida, Alachua County, Gainesville: 316 Northeast 13th Avenue.
FLAS
Ruellia simplex C.Wright
281760Walter S. Judd;Gretchen M. Ionta   4682004-11-09
United States, Florida, Alachua, Gainesville: University of Florida campus. Bartram Carr Woods; lower site., 29.64288 -82.34488

University of Georgia Herbarium

GA
GA224228   
United States, Florida, Lee County, Lee County, FL
GA
Ruellia simplex C. Wright
GA224333   
United States, Florida, Alachua County, Alachua County, FL
GA
GA224227   
United States, Florida, Monroe County, Monroe County, FL

University of Louisiana at Monroe Herbarium, R. Dale Thomas Collection

BRIT:NLU
NLU0015764   
United States, Florida, Broward
BRIT:NLU
NLU0015765   
United States, Florida, Broward
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