Aphelandra chrysantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
chrysantha
ID:
540708
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wassh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 25: 483 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540040
Common Names
- Aphelandra chrysantha
- Chrysantha Aphelandra
- Chrysantha Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aphelandra chrysantha (also called Yellow Torch, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has large, glossy, dark green leaves with yellow bracts and yellow flowers. It is often found in tropical rainforests and humid areas.
Uses & Benefits
Aphelandra chrysantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aphelandra chrysantha has white flowers with yellow throats and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have bright green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aphelandra chrysantha is a tropical perennial that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is not recommended as the seedlings are slow to establish and may not be true to type.
Where to Find Aphelandra chrysantha
Aphelandra chrysantha is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Aphelandra chrysantha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphelandra chrysantha?
Aphelandra chrysantha
What are the common names of Aphelandra chrysantha?
Golden Plant, Zebra Plant, Peacock Plant
Where is Aphelandra chrysantha native to?
Brazil
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
Dieter Carl Wasshausen (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wassh.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.