Description
Species of the genus ''Staurogyne'' tend to have annual or perennial herbs. They may also have shrubs. The stems of ''Staurogyne'' tend to be short.Species
The genus includes 150 accepted species, of which the most notable are: * '' Staurogyne bicolor'' * '' Staurogyne brachystachya'' * '' Staurogyne elegans'' * '' Staurogyne hirsuta'' * '' Staurogyne minarum'' * '' Staurogyne repens'' * '' Staurogyne sichuanica''Distribution
The genus is widely distributed in the equatorial regions of Africa, Asia and South America.References
Acanthaceae genera {{Acanthaceae-stub