Achyrocalyx
# Achyrocalyx

Achyrocalyx is a genus of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Madagascar.

## Taxonomy

It was first described by Raymond Benoist in 1930 (in a publication dated to 1929).

## Description

They are said to be shrub-like and are found at elevations of 0 to 500 m (0 to 1,640 ft).

## Species

The African Plant Database recognises the following four species as of 2012:

* Achyrocalyx decaryi
* Achyrocalyx gossypinus
* Achyrocalyx pungens
* Achyrocalyx vicinus
