Aphelandra

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Aphelandra
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Zebra Plant Aphelandra squarrosa
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Aphelandra squarrosa
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Family: Acanthaceae
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Genus: Aphelandra
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About 170, see text.
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Aphelandra is a genus of about 170 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas.

They are evergreen shrubs growing to 1-2 m tall, with opposite, simple leaves 5-30 cm long, often with white veins. The flowers are produced in dense spikes, with brightly coloured bracts.

Several species are grown as houseplants for their patterned leaves and brightly coloured inflorescences.

Selected species

Coral Aphelandra
Aphelandra sinclairiana


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