Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1872
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 98: t. 5951 (1872)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540312
Common Names
- Aphelandra sulphurea
- Sulphur Aphelandra
- Sulphur Zebra Plant
Description
Aphelandra sulphurea (also called Yellow Striped Plant, 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 yellow-striped 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 sulphurea 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 sulphurea 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aphelandra sulphurea 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 sulphurea
Aphelandra sulphurea is native to the tropical forests of Mexico and Central America.
Aphelandra sulphurea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphelandra sulphurea?
Aphelandra sulphurea
What is the common name of Aphelandra sulphurea?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Aphelandra sulphurea?
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,