Breeding In Crossandra

Crossandra (Crossandra infundibuliformis syn. C. undulaefolia) is derived from Greek word krossoi – fringe, Aner – male i.e fringed anthers. It is commonly called with different local names like Fire cracker plant, Kanakambaram It is an evergreen shrub, leaves are upright, somewhat toothed and often verticillate. Inflorescence is hairy, flowers appear in dense sessile spikes, red to yellow, with prominent bracts. Corolla cylindrical, more or less curved, stamens 4 in pairs. (didynamous)