Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
mollissima
ID:
540878

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wassh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 16: 405 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540210



Common Names

  • Aphelandra Mollissima
  • Very Soft Aphelandra
  • Very Soft Zebra Plant


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Description

Aphelandra mollissima (also called Mollissima 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 mollissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aphelandra mollissima is a bright yellow, tubular flower with a white throat. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aphelandra mollissima can be propagated through stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the stem just below a node. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots. Aphelandra mollissima prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch.

Where to Find Aphelandra mollissima

Aphelandra mollissima is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical rainforests.

Aphelandra mollissima FAQ

What are the light requirements for Aphelandra mollissima?

Aphelandra mollissima prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the optimal temperature for Aphelandra mollissima?

Aphelandra mollissima prefers temperatures between 65-75°F.

What is the optimal humidity for Aphelandra mollissima?

Aphelandra mollissima prefers high humidity levels of around 50-70%.

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

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.