Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
straminea
ID:
540979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 31: 250 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540311

Common Names

  • Aphelandra straminea
  • Stramineous Aphelandra
  • Stramineous Zebra Plant

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Description

Aphelandra straminea (also called Silver Leaf, among many other common names) is a tropical perennial plant native to Central and South America. It is a member of the Acanthaceae family and is known for its silver-green foliage. It grows to a height of around 1 meter and its leaves are lance-shaped with a white and green striped pattern. It prefers partial shade and moist soil.

Uses & Benefits

Aphelandra straminea 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 straminea has a white flower with yellow stripes and a long, curved pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphelandra straminea 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 straminea

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

Aphelandra straminea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphelandra straminea?

Aphelandra straminea

What is the common name of Aphelandra straminea?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Aphelandra straminea?

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.