Trichanthera gigantea, Ruellia gigantea
Madre de Agua, Suiban, Cenicero, Tuno, Naranjillo, Palo de AguaFamily: Acanthaceae
Origin: Central America![Small tree 10-20 ft Small tree 10-20 ft](https://toptropicals.com/pics/toptropicals/pictograms/str.gif)
![Semi-shade Semi-shade](https://toptropicals.com/pics/toptropicals/pictograms/sem.gif)
![Full sun Full sun](https://toptropicals.com/pics/toptropicals/pictograms/sun.gif)
![Moderate water Moderate water](https://toptropicals.com/pics/toptropicals/pictograms/mod.gif)
![Regular water Regular water](https://toptropicals.com/pics/toptropicals/pictograms/reg.gif)
![Red, crimson, vinous flowers Red, crimson, vinous flowers](https://toptropicals.com/pics/toptropicals/pictograms/red.gif)
![Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds](https://toptropicals.com/pics/toptropicals/pictograms/bfy.gif)
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