Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hymenobracteata
ID:
540807

Status:
valid

Authors:
Profice

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Bras. 19: 770 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540139



Common Names

  • Hymenobracteata Aphelandra
  • Hymenobracteata's Aphelandra
  • Hymenobracteata Aphelandra


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Description

Aphelandra hymenobracteata (also called Hymenobracteata 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 hymenobracteata is a popular ornamental plant, often grown 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 hymenobracteata has white flowers with yellow centers and dark purple veins. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphelandra hymenobracteata 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 hymenobracteata

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

Aphelandra hymenobracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphelandra hymenobracteata?

Aphelandra hymenobracteata

What is the common name of Aphelandra hymenobracteata?

Hymenobracteata Aphelandra

What type of soil is best for Aphelandra hymenobracteata?

Well-draining, slightly acidic soil

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.