EPPO Global Database

Hypoestes phyllostachya(HTYPH)

Overview
Code created in: 1999-07-17

Basic information
  • EPPO Code: HTYPH
  • Preferred name: Hypoestes phyllostachya
  • Authority: Baker

Notes

Madagascar. Cultivated as an ornamental. Introduced in India, Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Paraguay


Other scientific names
Name Authority
Hypoestes sanguinolenta hortulanorum

Common names
Name Language
flamingo plant English
freckle face English
measles plant English
polka-dot plant English
amor-de-pai Portuguese
planta-flamingo Portuguese
hipoesutesu Japanese
sopakasusô Japanese
ソパカスソウ Japanese
ヒポエステス Japanese
гипоэстес кроваво-красный Russian