Aphelandra nitida
Also known as: Geissomeria cestrifolia Nees +3 more
- Geissomeria cestrifolia Nees
- Geissomeria macrophylla Nees
- Geissomeria nitida (Nees & Mart.) Nees
- Justicia eriandra Salzm. ex Nees
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Aphelandra nitida is a shrub within the Acanthaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, Brazil Southeast