Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 1: 156 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540148
Common Names
- Jacobinioides Aphelandra
- Jacobinioides' Aphelandra
- Jacobinioides Aphelandra
Description
Aphelandra jacobinioides (also called Jacobin Aphelandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. This plant typically grows in moist, shady habitats, and is characterized by its large, ovate leaves and bright yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aphelandra jacobinioides is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also known to have some medicinal properties, such as being used to treat fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aphelandra jacobinioides has white flowers with yellow centers and dark purple veins. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aphelandra jacobinioides is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and wide. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Aphelandra jacobinioides
Aphelandra jacobinioides can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Aphelandra jacobinioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphelandra jacobinioides?
Aphelandra jacobinioides
What is the common name of Aphelandra jacobinioides?
Jacob's Ladder
What is the natural habitat of Aphelandra jacobinioides?
Tropical rainforest
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,