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Ruellia asperula

Plants

Family: Acanthaceae · Genus: Ruellia

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Ruellia asperula is a medicinal plant native to eastern Brazil and grows in Caatinga vegetation and Cerrado vegetation. Flowers, leaves, and roots of this plant are usually macerated and used to treat asthma, bronchitis, fever, flu, and uteral inflammation.

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Growing details and traits for Ruellia asperula in the Library.

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