Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hirsutus
ID:
652514

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 61 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000651846



Common Names

  • Dischistocalyx hirsutus
  • Hirsute Dischistocalyx
  • Hirsute False Asphodel


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Synonyms

  • Dischistocalyx walkeri R.Benoist [deprecated]

Description

Dischistocalyx hirsutus (also called Hirsuta, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with large, glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Angola, and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dischistocalyx hirsutus is a popular houseplant, often used as an ornamental for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dischistocalyx hirsutus is a white or cream-colored, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dischistocalyx hirsutus is a fast-growing epiphyte that can be propagated by stem cuttings. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water when the soil is dry to the touch and fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Dischistocalyx hirsutus

Dischistocalyx hirsutus is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Dischistocalyx hirsutus FAQ

What is the common name of Dischistocalyx hirsutus?

Hirsutus Milkweed

What is the native range of Dischistocalyx hirsutus?

South-east Asia

What is the growth habit of Dischistocalyx hirsutus?

A scrambling, twining, or climbing vine

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.