Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Sanchezia

Family: Acanthaceae (Acanthus)

Distribution: Central and South America

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Comments: Because they have large, colorful bracts and flowers, and sometimes even colorful leaves, several species are cultivated as ornamental plants throughout the tropics and in botanical gardens of temperate areas, this species being one of those.