Aphelandra grazielae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grazielae
ID:
540785
Status:
valid
Authors:
Profice
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Bras. 19: 769 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540117
Common Names
- Grazielae Aphelandra
- Graziela's Aphelandra
- Graziela Aphelandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aphelandra grazielae (also called Graziela's Aphelandra, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Mexico. It has a long, thin stem with large, green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in shady, moist areas, such as forests and jungles.
Uses & Benefits
Aphelandra grazielae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues, headaches, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aphelandra grazielae 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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Aphelandra grazielae can be propagated by division or by cuttings. To divide, carefully remove the plant from the pot and separate the clumps of roots. Replant each division in a separate pot. To propagate by cuttings, take a cutting from the stem tip and place it in a pot of moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Aphelandra grazielae
Aphelandra grazielae can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Aphelandra grazielae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphelandra grazielae?
Aphelandra grazielae
What type of plant is Aphelandra grazielae?
It is an evergreen perennial plant.
Where is Aphelandra grazielae found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of 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
Sheila Regina Profice (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Profice' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.