Status:
valid
Authors:
Leonard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 31: 275 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540249
Common Names
- Aphelandra Pharangophila
- Pharangophila Aphelandra
- Pharangophila Zebra Plant
Description
Aphelandra pharangophila (also called String 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 pharangophila is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and landscapes. It has bright yellow flowers and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a ground cover and to fill in bare spots in the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aphelandra pharangophila has a yellow-orange hue and is about 2 cm in size. The seed is small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aphelandra pharangophila 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 pharangophila
Aphelandra pharangophila is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Aphelandra pharangophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphelandra pharangophila?
Aphelandra pharangophila
What is the common name of Aphelandra pharangophila?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Aphelandra pharangophila?
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,