Aphelandra

/ˌæfəˈlændrə/ noun

A tropical plant with striking yellow or white flowers and patterned leaves, commonly grown as a houseplant for decoration.

From Greek 'apheles' (simple, smooth) and 'andros' (male/stamen), referring to the plant's simple or smooth stamens. Named and classified by botanists in the 19th century.

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