Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
parvispica
ID:
540907

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 31: 216 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540239

Common Names

  • Aphelandra Parvispica
  • Parvispica Aphelandra
  • Parvispica Zebra Plant

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Description

Aphelandra parvispica (also called Dwarf Spiked Plant, among many other common names) is a tropical perennial plant native to Central and South America. It is a shrub-like plant with long, narrow leaves that have white and green stripes running along them. The flowers are white and yellow with a yellow center. It grows best in humid, warm climates and can be found in rainforests, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Aphelandra parvispica 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 parvispica has small white flowers with yellow throats and long, pointed sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphelandra parvispica is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the root ball. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in partial shade. It requires regular watering and should be fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Aphelandra parvispica

Aphelandra parvispica is native to the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.

Aphelandra parvispica FAQ

What is the common name of Aphelandra parvispica?

Parvispica Aphelandra

What is the native range of Aphelandra parvispica?

Brazil

What type of soil is best for Aphelandra parvispica?

Well-draining, acidic soil

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

Emery Clarence Leonard (1892-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leonard' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.