Gerea Canescens is a type of plant that belongs to the family of Acanthaceae and is native to Asia and Africa. It is commonly known as the "Grey-Headed Coneflower" and "Ashy Coneflower" due to its distinctive grey-colored cone-shaped flowers. Another common synonym for Gerea Canescens is "Sphacelotheca Canescens", which refers to its grey hairs and ash-like appearance. It is also known by the names "Wireweed" and "Wild Heliotrope" due to its twisted, wire-like stems and its tendency to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Gerea Canescens is commonly used in traditional medicine due to its various health benefits, such as treating respiratory ailments, fever, and inflammation.