ruellia

On the south side grew mangroves, and the large blue-flowered ruellia seen at our first camp.

Narrative of an expedition undertaken for the exploration of the country lying between Rockingham Bay and Cape York 2003

A species of ruellia, under the name of "Room," is employed in its raw state by the

The Commercial Products of the Vegetable Kingdom Considered in Their Various Uses to Man and in Their Relation to the Arts and Manufactures; Forming a Practical Treatise & Handbook of Reference for the Colonist, Manufacturer, Merchant, and Consumer, on the Cultivation, Preparation for Shipment, and Commercial Value, &c. of the Various Substances Obtained From Trees and Plants, Entering into the Husbandry of Tropical and Sub-tropical Regions, &c. P. L. Simmonds

I'm guessing that the first one is a ruellia, and the second one is probably some kind of verbena.

Statesman - AP Sports 2009

UPDATE: Thanks to Bob Pool for an ID on the ruellia.

Statesman - AP Sports 2009

It is related to the ruellia, a plant that causes some to quake in their boots in fear of the plant reseeding prolifically and sending up huge quantities of volunteers.

www.appeal-democrat.com - News : 2008

I want to introduce you to a flower from India and Burma that is related to the shrimp plant and the ruellia, or Mexican petunia, and is called the Philippine violet.

www.appeal-democrat.com - News : 2008

I want to introduce you to a flower from India and Burma that is related to the shrimp plant and the ruellia, or Mexican petunia, and is called the Philippine violet.

Berks county news 2008