Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
lanata
ID:
729280

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dalzell

Source:
ksu

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Hooker's J. Bot. Kew Gard. Misc. 2: 343 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728613



Common Names

  • Hypoestes lanata
  • Woolly Hypoestes
  • Pink Polka Dot Plant


Searching for Hypoestes lanata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Hypoestes lanata (also called Woolly Hypoestes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It has pink flowers and is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoestes lanata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypoestes lanata is a small, white to pink flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a white stem with small, light green leaves.

Searching for Hypoestes lanata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoestes lanata is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Hypoestes lanata

Hypoestes lanata can be found in tropical Africa.

Hypoestes lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoestes lanata?

Hypoestes lanata

What is the common name of Hypoestes lanata?

Lanata Hypoestes

What type of plant is Hypoestes lanata?

It is a perennial flowering plant.

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