Hypoestes phyllostachya
Hypoestes phyllostachya Acanthaceae
bloomed near Kumily, Idukki Dist. Kerala INDIA
axillary
flower (non fragrant) size:15×03×11mm,
wild/cultivar moisture misty grassland hill
habitat, herb, creeping,
branches, weak rigid
purple velvety stem,
01.5 feet height,
leaves opposite white/pink spots heart shaped hairy,
perennial,
Photo credits : Sam Kuzhalanattu
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