Status:
valid
Authors:
T.F.Daniel & McDade
Source:
cmp
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 82: 542 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540154
Common Names
- Kuna Aphelandra
- Kuna Zebra Plant
- Kuna Striped Aphelandra
Description
Aphelandra kuna (also called Kuna 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 long, lance-shaped leaves and bright yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Aphelandra kuna is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aphelandra kuna 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 kuna 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 kuna
Aphelandra kuna is native to Panama and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Aphelandra kuna FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphelandra kuna?
Aphelandra kuna
What is the common name of Aphelandra kuna?
Unknown
What is the natural habitat of Aphelandra kuna?
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,