Trichanthera gigantea (Madre de Agua)

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

Botanical names: Trichanthera gigantea, Ruellia gigantea

Common names: Madre de Agua, Suiban, Cenicero, Tuno, Naranjillo, Palo de Agua

Family: Acanthaceae

Origin: Central America

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterRegular waterRed, crimson, vinous flowersPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsEthnomedical plant.
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