Aphelandra lyrata
Also known as: Aphelandra cajatambensis Lindau +5 more
- Aphelandra cajatambensis Lindau
- Aphelandra cujatambensis Lindau
- Aphelandra lyrata var. arguta Nees
- Aphelandra lyrata var. latibracteata Nees
- Aphelandra lyrata var. laxior Nees
- Odontophyllum lyratum (Nees) Sreem.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Aphelandra lyrata is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is part of the broad Aphelandra genus, encompassing over 200 species globally.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Peru