Ruellia coccinea
Yerba Maravilla
Also known as: Arrhostoxylum coccineum (L.) Nees +3 more
- Arrhostoxylum coccineum (L.) Nees
- Barleria coccinea L.
- Erythracanthus coccineus (L.) C.Presl
- Stemonacanthus coccineus (L.) Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Originating in South America, Ruellia coccinea (commonly known as Yerba Maravilla) is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Windward Is.