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Hypoestes forskaolii
Hypoestes forskaolii is an annual or perennial herb that grows up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall with its stem and leaves being nearly glabrous.[1] It has pale pink or white flowers. HabitatHypoestes 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] EffectsHypoestes forskaolii is extremely toxic to all livestock. It can be easily eaten in error by animals. It produces symptoms of violent shivering, head-shaking, and fever when eaten. It can be fatal in smaller or less healthy livestock.[2] UsesHypoestes forskaolii is of interest for containing new sources of antibiotic compounds.[3][4][5] HistoryForsskaolii 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 expedition's aims 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] References
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