👉 Tegipiolus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae, native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and Bolivia. They are known for their large, colorful flowers, often with a bright red or orange hue, which are commonly used as ornamental plants. Tegipiolus is characterized by its distinctive heart-shaped leaves, which are widely distributed across many countries in South America.