Therein, it is classified in the subtribe Justiciinae of tribe Ruellieae, making it a relative of such American genera as the mosaic plants (Fittonia), water-willows (Justicia) and wrightworts (Carlowrightia).
Within its taxonomic placement, this species belongs to the subtribe Justiciinae of the tribe Ruellieae. It is therefore related to other American genera like mosaic plants (Fittonia), water-willows (Justicia), and wrightworts (Carlowrightia).