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Trichanthera gigantea, Ruellia gigantea, Madre de Agua, Suiban, Cenicero, Tuno, Naranjillo, Palo de Agua

Trichanthera gigantea, Ruellia gigantea

Madre de Agua, Suiban, Cenicero, Tuno, Naranjillo, Palo de Agua
Family: Acanthaceae
Origin: Central America
Small tree 10-20 ft

Small tree 10-20 ft

Semi-shade

Full sun

Moderate water

Regular water

Red, crimson, vinous flowers

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

Ethnomedical plant.
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