Hypoestes phyllostachya - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phyllostachya
ID:
729299
Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 511 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728632
Common Names
- Phyllostachya Hypoestes
- Phyllostachya Polka Dot Plant
- Phyllostachya Spotty Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hypoestes phyllostachya (also called Striped Hypoestes, among many other common names) is an annual 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 phyllostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypoestes phyllostachya 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.
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Hypoestes phyllostachya can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with several stems and roots. The divisions should then be planted in a sunny location in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hypoestes phyllostachya
Hypoestes phyllostachya can be found in tropical Africa.
Hypoestes phyllostachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypoestes phyllostachya?
Hypoestes phyllostachya
What is the common name of Hypoestes phyllostachya?
Phyllostachya Hypoestes
Where is Hypoestes phyllostachya native to?
India
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.