Hypoestes phyllostachya

Flower name
Hypoestes phyllostachya
Scientific name
Hypoestes phyllostachya
AliasHypoestes, ヒポエステス, ソバカスソウ
Place of originMadagascar
Place of floweringGarden, Potted flower
Flowering seasonJanuary, February, March, April, December

What is Hypoestes phyllostachya

Hypoestes phyllostachya (scientific name: Hypoestes phyllostachya) is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar, belonging to the genus Hypoestes in the family Acanthaceae. It has green leaves with peachy or white spots scattered like freckles. It produces red flowers in winter and spring, but they are not very conspicuous. It can be planted in summer flowerbeds and containers.

Common name: Hypoestes phyllostachya, scientific name: Hypoestes phyllostachya, origin: Madagascar, height: 5 to 1 m, leaf shape: ovate to oblong, inflorescence: opposite, Leaf color: green with white or pink spots.