Ruellia asperula (Mart. ex Ness) Lindau is a plant in the Acanthaceae family, order Lamiales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Ruellia asperula (Mart. ex Ness) Lindau
Ruellia asperula is a medicinal native Brazilian plant whose macerated parts treat several respiratory and inflammatory conditions.
Ruellia asperula has the scientific classification Ruellia asperula (Mart. ex Ness) Lindau, and its synonym is Stephanophysum asperulum Mart. & Nees. It is a medicinal plant native to eastern Brazil, where it grows in Caatinga and Cerrado vegetation. The flowers, leaves, and roots of this plant are commonly macerated to treat asthma, bronchitis, fever, flu, and uterine inflammation.
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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer
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