Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
1329934

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hedrén & Thulin

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 45: 93 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342388

Common Names

  • Hypoestes canescens
  • Canescens Hypoestes
  • Hypoestes

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Description

Hypoestes canescens (also called Polka Dot Plant, Freckle Face Plant, and Measles Plant, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It has small, ovate leaves with white, pink, or red spots. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoestes canescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypoestes canescens is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoestes canescens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Hypoestes canescens

Hypoestes canescens can be found in India.

Hypoestes canescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoestes canescens?

Hypoestes canescens

What is the family of Hypoestes canescens?

Acanthaceae

What is the habitat of Hypoestes canescens?

Tropical forests

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

Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Bo Christer Mikael Hedrén (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedrén' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77147017-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.