About Sanchezia
Sanchezia (Sanchezia speciosa) is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family (Acanthus family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme flower clusters, capsule fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to Northern-South America. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-January.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Sanchezia speciosa
- Genus
- Sanchezia
- Family
- ACANTHACEAE
- Habit
- Shrub
- Native to
- Northern-South America
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-January
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)

Botanical family
Acanthaceae
Acanthus family
Sanchezia belongs to the Acanthaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
Explore the ACANTHACEAE family →Snap it. Know it.
Point your camera at sanchezia or any plant and SASYA identifies it instantly — on-device, offline, and private.
