Crossandra pungens

Crossandra pungens Lindau

Crossandra pungens is a species in the genus Crossandra, belonging to the Acanthaceae family. It was first described by Lindau in 1894. The species is distributed globally, with records in Kenya and Tanzania.

Description

Crossandra pungens is a member of the Acanthaceae, a family of flowering plants commonly known as the acanthus family. This species is part of the genus Crossandra, which includes several tropical and subtropical herbaceous plants. The species was scientifically documented by Lindau in 1894. Its geographic range includes Kenya and Tanzania, and it is also reported to have a global distribution, indicating its presence in various regions beyond its native habitat.