Crossandra puberula

Crossandra puberula is a member of the Acanthaceae, a plant family commonly known as the acanthus family. This species is part of the genus Crossandra, which is known for its herbaceous plants with showy flowers. The species was formally described in 1861 by the botanist Klotzsch. It is naturally distributed across several African countries, including Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. These regions provide the ecological conditions necessary for its growth and persistence in the wild.