Aphelandra apecoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apecoi
ID:
1539417
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Villanueva, Rob.Fernández & Pillaca
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 459(3): 203. 2020
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021081
Common Names
- Aphelandra apecoi
- Apeco's Aphelandra
- Apecoi Aphelandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aphelandra apecoi (also called Apeco's Aphelandra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with ovate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aphelandra apecoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make baskets and mats. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aphelandra apecoi is a large, yellow, five-petaled flower with purple anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aphelandra apecoi can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division is best done in spring or autumn. It can be propagated by cuttings in summer.
Where to Find Aphelandra apecoi
Aphelandra apecoi is native to the tropical forests of Brazil.
Aphelandra apecoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphelandra apecoi?
Aphelandra apecoi
What is the common name of Aphelandra apecoi?
Apec's Aphelandra
What is the family of Aphelandra apecoi?
Acanthaceae
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,
References
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.