Key for Aphelandra R. Br.

1	Bracts marginally entire Aphelandra pulcherrima
1'	Bracts marginally toothed 2
2	Bracts without dorsal clusters of submarginal nectaries or glands Aphelandra aurantiaca
2'	Bracts bearing dorsal clusters of submarginal nectaries or glands Aphelandra scabra