Aphelandra aurantiaca

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Orange Aphelandra

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DERIVATION

Aphelandra	- From the Greek apheles (simple) and andra, (male); referring to the one-celled anther of the flower; also sleek anther
aurantiaca	- from Hawran, SW Syria (the Roman province of Auranitis

FAMILY

Acanthaceae (Acanthus Family) Other Plants in the Acanthus Family

HABIT

Herbaceous

RANGE

Mexico, Colombia, Costa Rica

LEAF TYPE

Evergreen

FLOWERS

Yellow;orange;red

HARDINESS

USDA Zone 11 (Coldest zone where hardy)

SUN REQUIREMENTS

Partial sun | Shade

COMMON NAME(S)

Orange Aphelandra

Location Map for Aphelandra aurantiaca (Orange Aphelandra) - 4 Map Locations Found
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Individual Location for Aphelandra aurantiaca:
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Accession
Number

Year

Location

1	821240*3	1982	Tropical Conservatory
2	821240*5	1982	Tropical Conservatory
3	821240*8	1982	Tropical Conservatory
4	821240*9	1982	Tropical Conservatory

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	FLOWERING: When Aphelandra aurantiaca has been observed flowering at Denver Botanic Gardens

2007
2006
2004

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