Aphelandra ornata
Also known as: Aphelandra venosa Wassh. & L.B.Sm. +3 more
- Aphelandra venosa Wassh. & L.B.Sm.
- Lagochilium ornatum (Nees) Nees
- Stenandrium ornatum Nees
- Stenandrium venatum Nees
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.
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Aphelandra ornata is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Aphelandra is notably large, comprising more than 200 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil South, Brazil Southeast