Status:
valid
Authors:
(Vahl) Sol. ex Roem. & Schult.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 1: 140 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728557
Common Names
- Aristate Hypoestes
- Aristate False Acacia
- Aristate Hypoestes
Description
Hypoestes aristata (also called Bristly 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 aristata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hypoestes aristata var. thiniorum K.Balkwill
Hypoestes aristata var. aristata
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hypoestes aristata has pink flowers with five petals and a cluster of stamens in the center. The seed is a small, black, shiny nutlet. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypoestes aristata is a perennial herb native to tropical Africa. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Hypoestes aristata
Hypoestes aristata is found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Hypoestes aristata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypoestes aristata?
Hypoestes aristata
What is the common name of Hypoestes aristata?
Aristate hypoestes
What is the natural habitat of Hypoestes aristata?
It is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula
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,