Aphelandra formosa
Also known as: Aphelandra carduifolia Hook. +6 more
- Aphelandra carduifolia Hook.
- Aphelandra formosa var. polystachya Nees
- Aphelandra mutisii Leonard
- Hygrophila formosa (Bonpl.) Spreng.
- Odontophyllum formosum (Spreng.) Sreem.
- Odontophyllum mutisii (Leonard) Sreem.
- Ruellia formosa Kunth
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Aphelandra formosa is a shrub or tree within the Acanthaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru