Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
longiflora
ID:
507044

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Profice

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bradea 10: 18 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506376



Common Names

  • Long-flowered Aphelandra
  • Long-flowered Aphelandra
  • Aphelandra Longiflora


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Synonyms

  • Geissomeria longiflora Salzm. ex Nees [unknown]

Description

Aphelandra longiflora (also called Long-flowered Aphelandra, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It has large, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas in the understory of the forest.

Uses & Benefits

Aphelandra longiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, pain, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aphelandra longiflora is yellow and tubular, with a white throat. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphelandra longiflora can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zone 8.

Where to Find Aphelandra longiflora

Aphelandra longiflora is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama.

Aphelandra longiflora FAQ

What is the common name of Aphelandra longiflora?

Longiflora

What is the natural habitat of Aphelandra longiflora?

Tropical rainforests

What is the optimal temperature for Aphelandra longiflora?

20-25°C

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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Sheila Regina Profice (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Profice' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77079304-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.