Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
tro
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 225 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001044876
Common Names
- Hypoestes loniceroides
- Loniceroides Hypoestes
- Hypoestes
Description
Hypoestes loniceroides (also called Hypoestes loniceroides, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical forests of East Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and produces small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and grows best in partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Hypoestes loniceroides is an ornamental plant with a variety of uses. It can be used as a groundcover, in hanging baskets, or as a potted plant. It is also used to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypoestes loniceroides is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypoestes loniceroides is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial shrub. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a sunny location and regular watering. It is also tolerant of light frost.
Where to Find Hypoestes loniceroides
Hypoestes loniceroides 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,