Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
saxicola
ID:
1046294

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
tro

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 11: 503 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001045632



Common Names

  • Rock Hypoestes
  • Rock Plant
  • Rock Flower


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Description

Hypoestes saxicola (also called Rock Hypoestes, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Madagascar. It is characterized by its bright green foliage and small, white flowers. It is found in dry, open habitats such as grasslands and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoestes saxicola is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoestes saxicola has small pink flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoestes saxicola is a perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. The cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.

Where to Find Hypoestes saxicola

Hypoestes saxicola is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, as well as in the Caribbean.

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,