Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
aristata
ID:
729224

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

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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.

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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,

References

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.