Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pepe-parodii
ID:
540913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wassh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 33: 179 (1976)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540245

Common Names

  • Aphelandra Pepe-parodii
  • Pepe-parodii Aphelandra
  • Pepe-parodii Zebra Plant

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Description

Aphelandra pepe-parodii (also called Pepe 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 pepe-parodii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aphelandra pepe-parodii 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 pepe-parodii 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 pepe-parodii

Aphelandra pepe-parodii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Aphelandra pepe-parodii FAQ

What is the common name of Aphelandra pepe-parodii?

Pepe-Parodii Aphelandra

What is the native range of Aphelandra pepe-parodii?

Brazil

What type of soil is best for Aphelandra pepe-parodii?

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

Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.