Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
populifolia
ID:
729304

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 852 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728637

Common Names

  • Populifolia Hypoestes
  • Populifolia Polka Dot Plant
  • Populifolia Spotty Plant

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Description

Hypoestes populifolia (also called Polka Dot Plant, Freckle Face Plant, and Measles Plant, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It has small, oval-shaped leaves with white, pink, or red spots and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be found in tropical forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hypoestes populifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypoestes populifolia is a small, white to pink flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a white stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoestes populifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in the spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several sections, each with several stems and roots. The divisions should then be planted in a sunny location in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hypoestes populifolia

Hypoestes populifolia can be found in tropical Africa.

Hypoestes populifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoestes populifolia?

Hypoestes populifolia

What is the common name of Hypoestes populifolia?

Populifolia Hypoestes

Where is Hypoestes populifolia native to?

India

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,