Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 2: 113 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539990
Common Names
- Acanthifolia Aphelandra
- Acanthifolia Aphelandr
- Acanthifolia Aphelandre
Description
Aphelandra acanthifolia (also called Zebra Plant, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to tropical South America. It is a low-growing plant with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is usually found in humid, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aphelandra acanthifolia is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aphelandra acanthifolia is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single seed. The seed is small and round, with a thin seed coat. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single leaf at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aphelandra acanthifolia is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. Plant divisions in moist soil in full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Aphelandra acanthifolia
Aphelandra acanthifolia can be found in Central and South America.
Aphelandra acanthifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphelandra acanthifolia?
Aphelandra acanthifolia
What is the common name of Aphelandra acanthifolia?
Acanthifolia
What type of plant is Aphelandra acanthifolia?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Aphelandra genus
Aphelandra encarnacionii,
Aphelandra gigantea,
Aphelandra longiflora,
Aphelandra schottiana,
Aphelandra acanthifolia,
Aphelandra acanthus,
Aphelandra acrensis,
Aphelandra albert-smithii,
Aphelandra albinotata,
Aphelandra alexandri,
Aphelandra amelata,
Aphelandra anderssonii,
Aphelandra antioquiensis,
Aphelandra arisema,
Aphelandra aristei,
Aphelandra arnoldii,
Aphelandra attenuata,
Aphelandra aurantiaca,
Aphelandra azuayensis,
Aphelandra bahiensis,
Aphelandra barkleyi,
Aphelandra benoistii,
Aphelandra blanchetiana,
Aphelandra blandii,
Aphelandra botanodes,
Aphelandra boyacensis,
Aphelandra bradeana,
Aphelandra campanensis,
Aphelandra campii,
Aphelandra caput-medusae,
Aphelandra castanifolia,
Aphelandra chamissoniana,
Aphelandra chaponensis,
Aphelandra chrysantha,
Aphelandra cinnabarina,
Aphelandra cirsioides,
Aphelandra claussenii,
Aphelandra colombiensis,
Aphelandra colorata,
Aphelandra conformis,
Aphelandra crenata,
Aphelandra crispata,
Aphelandra cuatrecasasii,
Aphelandra cuscoensis,
Aphelandra darienensis,
Aphelandra dasyantha,
Aphelandra decorata,
Aphelandra diachyla,
Aphelandra dielsii,
Aphelandra diffusa,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa,
Acanthopale confertiflora,
Acanthopale decempedalis,
Acanthopale laxiflora,
Acanthopale madagascariensis,
Acanthopale pubescens,
Acanthopale aethiogermanica,
Acanthopale breviceps,
Acanthopale cuneifolia,
Acanthopale ramiflora,
Acanthopale perrieri,
Acanthopale humblotii,
Acanthopsis carduifolia,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis glauca,
Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana,
Acanthopsis horrida,
Acanthopsis scullyi,
Acanthopsis spathularis,
Acanthopsis disperma,
Acanthopsis tuba,
Acanthopsis ludoviciana,
Acanthopsis adamanticola,
Acanthopsis dispermoides,
Acanthopsis erosa,
Acanthopsis dregeana,
Acanthopsis tetragona,
Acanthopsis glandulopalmata,
Acanthopsis insueta,
Acanthopsis nitida,
Acanthopsis pagodiformis,
Acanthopsis glabra,
Acanthopsis villosa,
Acanthus austromontanus,
Acanthus greuterianus,
Acanthus kulalensis,
Acanthus arboreus,
Acanthus carduaceus,
Acanthus caroli-alexandri,
Acanthus caudatus,
Acanthus dioscoridis,
Acanthus ebracteatus,
Acanthus eminens,
Acanthus flexicaulis,
Acanthus gaed,
Acanthus guineensis,
Acanthus hirsutus,
Acanthus hungaricus,
Acanthus ilicifolius,
Acanthus latisepalus,