title: Ruellia geminiflora
text: # Ruellia geminiflora
  
  Ruellia geminiflora, known locally as ipecacuanha-da-flor-roxa, is a species native to Argentina; Brazil, typically Caatinga and Cerrado vegetation; Guianas, and Venezuela. The roots of this plant contains possibly toxic substances.
  
  Ruellia vindex was formerly thought to be a variety angustifolia of this species.
  
  