Aphelandra aurantiaca var. stenophylla

Family: Acanthaceae

What it is like

A herb or shrub. It grows 1 m tall. The stem are 4 sided. The flowers are narrowly sword shaped and 1 cm long. There is a bract under each flower. Probably a synonym of Aphelandra aurantiaca.

Caution: The plant is considered toxic to animals.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Brazil, Ecuador, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Nectar

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Ongay

Synonyms

Aphelandra aurantiaca var. stenophylla Standl. and many others