Aphelandra acanthus
Also known as: Aphelandra gilva Leonard +7 more
- Aphelandra gilva Leonard
- Aphelandra phobera Leonard
- Aphelandra quercifolia Nees
- Justicia acanthifolia Willd. ex Nees
- Odontophyllum acanthus (Nees) Sreem.
- Odontophyllum gilvum (Leonard) Sreem.
- Odontophyllum phoberum (Leonard) Sreem.
- Sreemadhavana acanthus (Nees) Rauschert
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Aphelandra acanthus is a shrub within the Acanthaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru