Genus Crossandra
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Shrubs make up the vast majority of the genus Crossandra, a member of the Acanthaceae family, which comprises 59 taxa. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, and Tropical Asia. It is commonly associated with seasonally dry tropical and desert or dry shrubland climate conditions.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 59 taxa (54 base species, 5 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: Africa (58), Tropical Asia (4), Temperate Asia (2)
- Primary Climates: Desert Or Dry Shrubland (29), Seasonally Dry Tropical (23), Wet Tropical (6)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (49), Herbaceous Perennials (7), Annuals & Biennials (1)
59 taxa found