Syn. Dipteracanthus. Genus around 150 types of time tested perennials and smooth-stemmed or woody shrubs and subshrubs from spectacular United states, warm aspects of America, and Africa and Asian countries. The leaves are opposing and overall and could be stalked or stalkless. The velvety results in Ruellia (Monkey Vegetation) are tinged with crimson and veined in sterling silver. The blossoms are 2 in. very long flared trumpets. The stalks droop gracefully- this herb is acceptable for hanging baskets.