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Barleria sudanica, Dipteracanthus dejecta, Dipteracanthus flaviflorus, Dipteracanthus genduanus, Dipteracanthus prostratus, Dipteracanthus richardianus, Ruellia deccanensis, Ruellia genduana, Ruellia methia, Ruellia nubica, Ruellia otaviensis, Ruellia pallida, Ruellia patula, Ruellia ringens, Ruellia wightiana
Bell weed
Grows on lawns as a weed.
Ruellia prostrata is a spreading, herbaceous plant with purplish-blue flowers. In Qatar, it has been found to grow in sandy areas and saline flats, often near coastal regions. It is considered an introduced or naturalized species in the country, potentially originating from tropical Asia or Africa.
Blooming bell weed (Ruellia prostrata) in a mat of trimmed Sesuvium plants on a lawn at Al Bidda Street near crossing with Al Adaid in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 28, 2015
Majlis Al Taawon St, Doha, Qatar
Bell weed (Ruellia prostrata) taken from Al Bidda Street near crossing with Al Adaid in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 28, 2015Al Kharais Street, Doha, Qatar
Side view of a flower of bell weed (Ruellia prostrata) taken from Al Bidda Street near crossing with Al Adaid in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 28, 2015Al Kharais Street, Doha, Qatar
Bell weed (Ruellia prostrata) on dark background taken from Al Bidda Street near crossing with Al Adaid in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 28, 2015Al Kharais Street, Doha, Qatar
Flowers of bell weed (Ruellia prostrata) taken from Al Bidda Street near crossing with Al Adaid in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 28, 2015Al Kharais Street, Doha, Qatar
Flowers of bell weed (Ruellia prostrata) on white background taken from Al Bidda Street near crossing with Al Adaid in West Bay. Doha, Qatar, April 28, 2015Al Kharais Street, Doha, Qatar
Bell weed (Ruellia prostrata) growing among kalanchoe like succulent plants of spurflower (Plectranthus) in a park at Al Markhiya Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015Al Markhiya Street, Doha, Qatar
Flower of bell weed (Ruellia prostrata) growing among kalanchoe like succulent plants in a park at Al Markhiya Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, May 2, 2015Al Markhiya Street, Doha, Qatar
Bell weed (Ruellia prostrata) growing among kalanchoe like succulent plants in a park at Al Markhiya Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, May 26, 2015Al Markhiya Street, Doha, Qatar
Bell weed (Ruellia prostrata) under palm trees in a park at Al Intisar Street near a corner with Onaiza. Doha, Qatar, December 3, 2015Al Markhiya St, Doha, QatarRuellia prostrata was observed growing in various locations in Doha, Qatar, including lawns and parks. On April 28, 2015, it was found in a mat of trimmed Sesuvium plants on a lawn at Al Bidda Street near West Bay. The plant's flowers were photographed from different angles and on various backgrounds. Later, on May 2 and 26, 2015, Ruellia prostrata was observed growing among kalanchoe-like succulent plants in a park at Al Markhiya Street. By December 3, 2015, it had also been spotted under palm trees in a park at Al Intisar Street. The observations suggest that Ruellia prostrata can thrive in different environments and conditions in Qatar. Its ability to grow among other plants and in various settings is notable, indicating its adaptability in the region.
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