Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
sericantha
ID:
540961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 31: 245 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540293

Common Names

  • Aphelandra sericantha
  • Fuzzy Leaf Aphelandra
  • Fuzzy Leaf Zebra Plant

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Description

Aphelandra sericantha (also called Sericantha Aphelandra, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It has large, oval leaves with white veins and yellow-green bracts. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade and is often found in tropical rainforests and humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aphelandra sericantha is an ornamental plant that is often used in flower arrangements. It is also known to have some medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive problems, headaches, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aphelandra sericantha 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 sericantha is a tropical perennial plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It grows best in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow process.

Where to Find Aphelandra sericantha

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

Aphelandra sericantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphelandra sericantha?

Aphelandra sericantha

What is the common name of Aphelandra sericantha?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Aphelandra sericantha?

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,

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.