Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
pilifera
ID:
659036

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Botanist S. Afr. : 484 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658368



Common Names

  • Pilifera Dyschoriste
  • Hairy-stemmed Dyschoriste
  • Dyschoriste pilifera


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Description

Dyschoriste pilifera (also called Hairy False Boneset, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It is native to the southeastern United States and is found in moist meadows, fields, and roadsides. It has ovate to lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dyschoriste pilifera is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dyschoriste pilifera has white flowers with a yellow center and a tubular shape. The seeds are small, black, and globular in shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyschoriste pilifera is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division and cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Dyschoriste pilifera

Dyschoriste pilifera is native to Central America and can be found in Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Dyschoriste pilifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dyschoriste pilifera?

Dyschoriste pilifera

What is the common name of Dyschoriste pilifera?

Hairy dyschoriste

What is the natural habitat of Dyschoriste pilifera?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Dyschoriste genus

Dyschoriste keniensis, Dyschoriste kitongaensis, Dyschoriste sallyae, Dyschoriste tanzaniensis, Dyschoriste albiflora, Dyschoriste angusta, Dyschoriste augustifolia, Dyschoriste axillaris, Dyschoriste bayatensis, Dyschoriste bayensis, Dyschoriste boliviana, Dyschoriste burchellii, Dyschoriste capitata, Dyschoriste capricornis, Dyschoriste celebica, Dyschoriste ciliata, Dyschoriste clarkei, Dyschoriste costata, Dyschoriste crenulata, Dyschoriste cubensis, Dyschoriste cunenensis, Dyschoriste dalyi, Dyschoriste diffusa, Dyschoriste erythrorhiza, Dyschoriste geniculata, Dyschoriste gracilicaulis, Dyschoriste gracilis, Dyschoriste greenmanii, Dyschoriste heudelotiana, Dyschoriste hildebrandtii, Dyschoriste hirsuta, Dyschoriste hirsutissima, Dyschoriste hispidula, Dyschoriste humistrata, Dyschoriste hygrophiloides, Dyschoriste jaliscensis, Dyschoriste kyimbalensis, Dyschoriste lavandulacea, Dyschoriste linearis, Dyschoriste lycioides, Dyschoriste madagascariensis, Dyschoriste madurensis, Dyschoriste maranhonis, Dyschoriste mcvaughii, Dyschoriste microphylla, Dyschoriste miskatensis, Dyschoriste multicaulis, Dyschoriste mutica, Dyschoriste nagchana, Dyschoriste novogaliciana,

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

John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.