Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
congestiflora
ID:
1045563

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
tro

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 511 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044901



Common Names

  • Hypoestes congestiflora
  • Congestiflora
  • Congestiflora Plant


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Description

Hypoestes congestiflora (also called Pink Velvet Plant, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has ovate leaves and small, pink flowers. It grows in dry forests, grasslands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoestes congestiflora is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoestes congestiflora has small, white, tubular flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoestes congestiflora is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist medium. They should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be potted up and grown on.

Where to Find Hypoestes congestiflora

Hypoestes congestiflora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Species in the Hypoestes genus

Hypoestes aldabrensis, Hypoestes andamanensis, Hypoestes aristata, Hypoestes cancellata, Hypoestes carnosula, Hypoestes celebica, Hypoestes confertiflora, Hypoestes decaisneana, Hypoestes discreta, Hypoestes fastuosa, Hypoestes floribunda, Hypoestes forsskaolii, Hypoestes halconensis, Hypoestes inconspicua, Hypoestes involucrata, Hypoestes kjellbergii, Hypoestes kuntzei, Hypoestes lanata, Hypoestes larsenii, Hypoestes malaccensis, Hypoestes merrillii, Hypoestes mindorensis, Hypoestes mollior, Hypoestes palawanensis, Hypoestes phyllostachya, Hypoestes poilanei, Hypoestes polythyrsa, Hypoestes populifolia, Hypoestes psilochlamys, Hypoestes pubescens, Hypoestes pubiflora, Hypoestes radicans, Hypoestes rodriguesiana, Hypoestes rosea, Hypoestes salajeriana, Hypoestes salensis, Hypoestes serpens, Hypoestes sparsiflora, Hypoestes strobilifera, Hypoestes subcapitata, Hypoestes tenuifolia, Hypoestes tenuis, Hypoestes teysmanniana, Hypoestes triflora, Hypoestes vidalii, Hypoestes purpurea, Hypoestes cumingiana, Hypoestes potamophila, Hypoestes comorensis, Hypoestes corymbosa,

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,

References

John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.