Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
limbatifolia
ID:
540836

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindau

Source:
cmp

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier , sér. 2, 4: 323 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540168



Common Names

  • Aphelandra Limbatifolia
  • Limbati Aphelandra
  • Limbati Zebra Plant


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Description

Aphelandra limbatifolia (also called Limbatifolia Aphelandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to Brazil and other parts of South America. This plant typically grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aphelandra limbatifolia is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aphelandra limbatifolia 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 limbatifolia is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and wide. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by stem cuttings taken in spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Aphelandra limbatifolia

Aphelandra limbatifolia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Aphelandra limbatifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aphelandra limbatifolia?

Aphelandra limbatifolia

What is the common name of Aphelandra limbatifolia?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Aphelandra limbatifolia?

Tropical rainforest

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

Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.