Aphelandra variegata
Also known as: Aphelandra porteana C.Morel ex Planch.
- Aphelandra porteana C.Morel ex Planch.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Acanthaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Aphelandra variegata is a shrub belonging to the Acanthaceae family. Naturally occurring in 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 Northeast, Brazil Southeast