Ruellia ciliatiflora: A recently introduced invasive alien species in Western Uttar Pradesh, India

Key Points

• To document Ruellia ciliatiflora as a newly introduced invasive alien species in Western Uttar Pradesh, India.
• Identified and collected Ruellia ciliatiflora from Chaudhary Charan Singh University campus and roadside areas.
• Conducted observations in urban areas of Meerut city and Saharanpur.
• Ruellia ciliatiflora has established itself as an invasive species in Western Uttar Pradesh.
• The species belongs to the family Acanthaceae.