👉 Aphelandra is a genus of plants in the family Fabaceae. It belongs to the family of flowering plants, and it includes about 100 species of flowering plants that are native to tropical Africa.
The specific name "aphelandra" comes from the Greek word "aphelis," which means "flowering." The genus is named after Aphelia, a type of plant known for its large, colorful flowers. This variety of aphelia was originally introduced to Europe by
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