Ruellia kuriensis
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Ruellia kuriensis faces significant pressure from habitat degradation and fragmentation within its limited range in the Western Ghats of India. Agricultural expansion and human settlement development have reduced the quality of its forest habitat, while invasive plant species compete for resources in disturbed areas. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized threats and environmental changes.
Habitat
This endemic plant species inhabits the moist deciduous and semi-evergreen forests of the Western Ghats in Kerala, India. It typically grows in understory environments with high humidity and filtered sunlight, often along forest edges and in areas with rich, well-drained soils.