Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
speciosa
ID:
1257646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 331 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001256984



Common Names

  • Hoverdenia
  • Showy Hoverdenia
  • Showy Fern


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Description

Hoverdenia speciosa (also called Showy Hoverdenia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This species grows in moist, shady forests, often in the understory of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Hoverdenia speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoverdenia speciosa has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoverdenia speciosa is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or from seed. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Water the plant deeply, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Hoverdenia speciosa

Hoverdenia speciosa is native to the tropical rainforests of India, Southeast Asia, and Australia.

Hoverdenia speciosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoverdenia speciosa?

Hoverdenia speciosa

What is the common name of Hoverdenia speciosa?

Showy Hoverdenia

What is the natural habitat of Hoverdenia speciosa?

Moist, shady forests of the eastern United States

Species in the Hoverdenia genus

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,