Source de la synonymie
Wasshausen, D. C. 2006. 156. Acanthaceae. In: Jansen-Jacobs, M. J. [Ed.]. Flora of the Guianas. Series A: Phanerogams Fascicle 23. Royal Botanical Garden, Kew: 1-141. [CD_REF = 910509] Ruellia microcalyx (Nees) Lindau, 1895

 

Date de publication : Linnaea, 22(4): 471. 1849 [1849 fide R.C. Foster, J. Arnold Arbor. 43: (400-)404(-409). 1962].

Type : "In declivibus montium regionum inter. ad fl. Suriname prope stat. Victoria, m. April. fl., Kappl. n. 1866." [protologue].
Suriname, station Victoria sur les bords du fleuve Suriname, pentes de collines, 04/1847, fleurs, A. Kappler 1866 (HT: U0145610; IT: G00236476 [ex hb. Barbey-Boissier], G00236477 [ex hb. Delessert; photo: US02861387], W [ex hb. Rchb.f. 88714]).