Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pilosa
ID:
627041

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benoist) Vollesen

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 395 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000626373



Common Names

  • Crossandra pilosa
  • Hairy Crossandra
  • Hairy Firecracker Plant


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Description

Crossandra pilosa (also called Hairy Crossandra, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka. It has bright yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Crossandra pilosa is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and homes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Crossandra pilosa is a tubular, yellow-orange in color, with a white throat. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crossandra pilosa is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.

Where to Find Crossandra pilosa

Crossandra pilosa is native to tropical Africa, from Ethiopia to Mozambique.

Crossandra pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Crossandra pilosa?

Crossandra pilosa

What is the common name of Crossandra pilosa?

Crossandra

What type of plant is Crossandra pilosa?

Evergreen shrub

Species in the Crossandra genus

Crossandra acutiloba, Crossandra albolineata, Crossandra angolensis, Crossandra arenicola, Crossandra armandii, Crossandra baccarinii, Crossandra benoistii, Crossandra cephalostachya, Crossandra cinnabarina, Crossandra cloiselii, Crossandra douillotii, Crossandra flava, Crossandra flavicaulis, Crossandra friesiorum, Crossandra fruticulosa, Crossandra grandidieri, Crossandra greenstockii, Crossandra horrida, Crossandra humbertii, Crossandra infundibuliformis, Crossandra isaloensis, Crossandra johanninae, Crossandra leikipiensis, Crossandra leucodonta, Crossandra longehirsuta, Crossandra longipes, Crossandra longispica, Crossandra massaica, Crossandra mucronata, Crossandra multidentata, Crossandra nilotica, Crossandra nobilis, Crossandra obanensis, Crossandra pilosa, Crossandra pinguior, Crossandra poissonii, Crossandra praecox, Crossandra primuloides, Crossandra puberula, Crossandra pungens, Crossandra pyrophila, Crossandra quadridentata, Crossandra raripila, Crossandra rupestris, Crossandra spinescens, Crossandra spinosa, Crossandra stenandrium, Crossandra stenostachya, Crossandra strobilifera, Crossandra subacaulis,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Raymond Benoist (1881-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benoist' in the authors string.
Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.