Английская Википедия:Hypoestes forskaolii

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Hypoestes forskaolii is an annual or perennial herb that grows up to Шаблон:Convert tall with its stem and leaves being nearly glabrous.[1] It has pale pink or white flowers.

Habitat

Hypoestes forskaolii is widely distributed throughout Oman, Yemen, Saudi Arabia and Tropical Africa.[1] It grows under bushes and trees. Hypoestes forskaolii appear during rains or can be seen the year round near water.[2]

Effects

Hypoestes forskaolii is extremely toxic to all livestock. It can be easily eaten in error by animals. When eaten, it produces symptoms of violent shivering, head-shaking and fever. It can be fatal in smaller or less healthy livestock.[2]

Uses

Hypoestes forskaolii has been found to be of interest for containing new sources of antibiotic compounds.[3][4][5]

History

Forsskaolii commemorates the Swedish botanist Pietr Forsskal. He was the botanist on the ill-fated Danish expedition to Arabia Felix (present day North Yemen) of 1761–1763. The aims of the expedition were wide-ranging, and from a botanical point of view, the trip was a great success. Many Arabian plants were described for the first time.[2]

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