Scientific name Aphelandra Rank Genus | ||
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Lower classifications Aphelandra squarrosa | ||
Let s grow a zebra plant aphelandra squarrosa
Aphelandra is a genus of about 170 species of flowering plants in the family Acanthaceae, native to tropical regions of the Americas.
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- Let s grow a zebra plant aphelandra squarrosa
- Aphelandra squarrosa dania
- Pharmacological Activity
- Phytochemistry
- Selected species
- References
They are evergreen shrubs growing to 1–2 m tall, with opposite, simple leaves 5–30 cm long, often with white veins. The flowers are produced in dense spikes, with brightly coloured bracts.
Several species are grown as houseplants for their patterned leaves and brightly coloured inflorescences.
Aphelandra squarrosa dania
Pharmacological Activity
Pharmacological reports on genus Aphelandra are Antibacterial activity, Antifungal activity and Immunomodulatory activity.
Phytochemistry
Phytochemical reports on genus Aphelandra are Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Isoflavones, Benzoxazinoids-cyclic hydroxamic acid and their corresponding glucosides.
Selected species
References
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