Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
vidalii
ID:
729345

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Publ. Bur. Sci. Gov. Lab. 35: 90 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728678



Common Names

  • Vidal's Hypoestes
  • Vidal Hypoestes
  • Vidal's Polka Dot Plant


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Description

Hypoestes vidalii (also called 'Vidal's Hypoestes', among many other common names) is a small herbaceous perennial plant native to tropical Africa. It is characterized by its ovate-lanceolate leaves and its small pink flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas in its native region.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoestes vidalii is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoestes vidalii has small, white flowers with pink spots and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoestes vidalii 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 vidalii

Hypoestes vidalii is found in India.

Hypoestes vidalii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoestes vidalii?

Hypoestes vidalii

What type of plant is Hypoestes vidalii?

It is a flowering plant

What is the natural habitat of Hypoestes vidalii?

It is native to tropical Africa

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:50038-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.