Back to Results
Home / Acanthaceae / Aphelandra / Aphelandra pulcherrima

Aphelandra pulcherrima

Also known as: Amathea pulchra Raf. +12 more
  • Amathea pulchra Raf.
  • Aphelandra cristata (Jacq.) R.Br.
  • Aphelandra cristata (Jacq.) R.Br. ex W.T.Aiton
  • Aphelandra incerta Leonard
  • Aphelandra inserta
  • Aphelandra pulcherrima var. deltoidea Nees
  • Aphelandra quadrigona (Vahl ex Link) M.R.Almeida
  • Justicia cristata Jacq.
  • Justicia pulcherrima Jacq.
  • Justicia pulcherrima L.fil.
  • Justicia putata Loefl.
  • Justicia quadrigona Vahl ex Link
  • Ruellia cristata (Jacq.) Andrews
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub or shrub.

Found natively in South America, Aphelandra pulcherrima is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela

Introduced Range

Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Windward Is.

Help improve SilvaGrid

We use optional first-party analytics to understand which plant searches and filters are useful. We do not use this information for advertising. Read our Privacy Policy .