Murtia
Murtia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae. The genus was first described in 1806. Plants in this genus are native to the Americas, with species found from Mexico and the Caribbean south to South America.
Murtia species are typically herbaceous perennials or subshrubs. They often have opposite leaves and produce inflorescences
The genus is relatively small, with a number of species recognized by botanists. These plants are often
Research on Murtia continues, with botanists working to clarify species boundaries and understand their evolutionary relationships