Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
strobilifera
ID:
729327

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
ksu

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 18: 40 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000728660

Common Names

  • Cone-Flowered Hypoestes
  • Cone-Flowered Polka Dot Plant
  • Cone-Flowered Measles Plant

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Hypoestes strobilifera is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach ache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hypoestes strobilifera var. strobilifera
Hypoestes strobilifera var. tisserantii Benoist

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hypoestes strobilifera has a single, pink flower with a yellow labellum. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and slender with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypoestes strobilifera is a herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Hypoestes strobilifera

Hypoestes strobilifera is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.

Hypoestes strobilifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypoestes strobilifera?

Hypoestes strobilifera

What is the common name of Hypoestes strobilifera?

Cone-Bearing Hypoestes

What is the natural habitat of Hypoestes strobilifera?

It is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands in South Africa

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,

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