Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hirta
ID:
540802

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Klotzsch) Wassh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 18: 107 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540134



Common Names

  • Hirta Aphelandra
  • Hairy Aphelandra
  • Hairy-leaved Aphelandra


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Description

Aphelandra hirta (also called Hairy Aphelandra, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central and South America. It has a tall stem and its leaves are large and ovate. It grows in tropical forests and is often found in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aphelandra hirta is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also known to have some medicinal properties, such as being used to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aphelandra hirta has yellow flowers with red centers and long, narrow seed pods. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphelandra hirta 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 hirta

Aphelandra hirta can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Aphelandra hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphelandra hirta?

Aphelandra hirta

What type of plant is Aphelandra hirta?

Tropical perennial

What is the optimal growing environment for Aphelandra hirta?

Warm, humid environment with bright indirect light

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

Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.
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.