Hypoestes phyllostachya
Family Acanthaceae
Species Profile
Species classification | Naturalised |
Common names | Flamingo Plant, Freckle Face, Freckle Plant, Freckleface, Measlesplant, Polka-Dot Plant |
Synonyms | Information unavailable |
Longevity | Perennial |
Growth form | Herb, Shrub |
Seed dispersal morphology | Information unavailable |
Maximum height (m) | 1 |
Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
Native range | Indian Ocean Islands |
Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, QLD, Norfolk Island |
Exotic range (other) | Information unavailable |
Habitat types (exotic) | Bushland, Disturbed areas (including trails), Forest, Riparian systems, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Woodlands |
Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
Decade of introduction | 1980 |
Rating [?]
Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
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Current climate | 32 | 20 | 28 | 22 | 36 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 22 |
RCP 8.5 2035 | 32 | 20 | 28 | 22 | 34 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 22 |
RCP 8.5 2065 | 32 | 20 | 28 | 22 | 34 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 22 |
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