Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Darbysh.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 70(4)-44: 4 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343509
Common Names
- Hypoestes ecbolioides
- Ecbolioides Hypoestes
- Hypoestes ecbolioides
Description
Hypoestes ecbolioides (also called Ecbolic Hypoestes, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Acanthaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in lowland and hill dipterocarp forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hypoestes ecbolioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of herbal medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hypoestes ecbolioides is white and tubular with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are short and slender with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hypoestes ecbolioides is a tropical plant that is best propagated from cuttings. It prefers warm temperatures and high humidity and should be grown in a well-draining soil mix. To propagate, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist but not soggy, and the cutting should take root in a few weeks. Once the roots have developed, the plant can be transplanted into a larger pot.
Where to Find Hypoestes ecbolioides
Hypoestes ecbolioides is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and along streams and rivers.
Hypoestes ecbolioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hypoestes ecbolioides?
Hypoestes ecbolioides
What is the common name of Hypoestes ecbolioides?
Ecbolioides Hypoestes
What is the natural habitat of Hypoestes ecbolioides?
It is found in the tropical forests of Colombia and Ecuador
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
Iain Darbyshire: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Darbysh.' in the authors string.