Aphelandra rubra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
540945
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wassh.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 25: 494 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000540277
Common Names
- Rubra Aphelandra
- Zebra Plant
- Zebra Aphelandra
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aphelandra rubra (also called Red Zebra Plant, among many other common names) is a tropical evergreen shrub with large, glossy, dark green leaves and bright red flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is commonly found in tropical rainforests and wet mountain forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aphelandra rubra is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and landscapes. It has bright red flowers and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also used as a ground cover and to fill in bare spots in the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aphelandra rubra has a yellow-orange hue and is about 2 cm in size. The seed is small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Aphelandra rubra is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Aphelandra rubra
Aphelandra rubra is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Aphelandra rubra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aphelandra rubra?
Aphelandra rubra
What type of plant is Aphelandra rubra?
It is a flowering plant.
Where is Aphelandra rubra native to?
It is native to South America.
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.