Ruellia geminiflora
# 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.

