Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Apiesranker, Monkey plant, Trailing velvet plant

Family: Acanthaceae (Acanthus)

Distribution: Brazil

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: It is an evergreen perennial with trumpet-shaped pink flowers in summer.
Popular as a houseplant. The genus was named in honor of Jean Ruelle, a herbalist and physician.