Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
xanthantha
ID:
541011

Status:
valid

Authors:
Leonard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 31: 248 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540343

Common Names

  • Aphelandra xanthantha
  • Xanthantha Aphelandra
  • Xanthantha Zebra Plant

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Description

Aphelandra xanthantha (also called Xanthantha 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 xanthantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aphelandra xanthantha has white and yellow flowers, and the seed is a small, black, shiny, smooth, and round. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphelandra xanthantha can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained, moist soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a container with a soil mix of equal parts of peat moss, sand, and perlite. It should be fertilized monthly with a balanced fertilizer. Water regularly and keep the soil evenly moist.

Where to Find Aphelandra xanthantha

Aphelandra xanthantha can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Aphelandra xanthantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphelandra xanthantha?

Aphelandra xanthantha

What are the common names of Aphelandra xanthantha?

Zebra Plant, Zebra Plant

What is the natural habitat of Aphelandra xanthantha?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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.