Family Acanthaceae
Taxon ID: 27368
Summary
Maryland Biodiversity Project has documented 5 taxa in Family Acanthaceae spanning 2 genera.
Records
MBP has 370 records spanning 21 counties. We still need records from Baltimore City, Wicomico, and Somerset.
Direct Child Taxa (2)
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Descendant Taxa Checklist
Open checklist with filters| Common Name | Scientific Name | Family | Order | Class | Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Water-willow | Justicia americana | Acanthaceae | Lamiales | Magnoliopsida | Plantae |
| Carolina Wild Petunia | Ruellia caroliniensis | Acanthaceae | Lamiales | Magnoliopsida | Plantae |
| Fringe-leaved Wild Petunia | Ruellia humilis | Acanthaceae | Lamiales | Magnoliopsida | Plantae |
| Pursh's Wild Petunia | Ruellia purshiana | Acanthaceae | Lamiales | Magnoliopsida | Plantae |
| Limestone Wild Petunia | Ruellia strepens | Acanthaceae | Lamiales | Magnoliopsida | Plantae |