Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
393611

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hallier f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 70: 217 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000392943



Common Names

  • Hirsuta Ptyssiglottis
  • Hirsuta False-Parsley
  • Hirsuta False-Carrot


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Description

Ptyssiglottis hirsuta (also called Hirsute Ptyssiglottis, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It grows up to 6 feet (2 m) tall and has bright green leaves and yellow flowers. It prefers moist, shady locations and is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures.

Uses & Benefits

Ptyssiglottis hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptyssiglottis hirsuta is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptyssiglottis hirsuta is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that appear in late spring and early summer. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ptyssiglottis hirsuta

Ptyssiglottis hirsuta is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Ptyssiglottis hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptyssiglottis hirsuta?

Ptyssiglottis hirsuta

Where is Ptyssiglottis hirsuta found?

Ptyssiglottis hirsuta is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

What is the habitat of Ptyssiglottis hirsuta?

Ptyssiglottis hirsuta is found in humid forests, savannas, and grasslands.

Species in the Ptyssiglottis genus

Ptyssiglottis sanguinolenta, Ptyssiglottis subcordata, Ptyssiglottis salicifolia, Ptyssiglottis rubrolutea, Ptyssiglottis pubisepala, Ptyssiglottis pubescens, Ptyssiglottis psychotriifolia, Ptyssiglottis picta, Ptyssiglottis peranthera, Ptyssiglottis staminodifera, Ptyssiglottis mucronata, Ptyssiglottis glabrisepala, Ptyssiglottis maxima, Ptyssiglottis longisepala, Ptyssiglottis lanceolata, Ptyssiglottis isophylla, Ptyssiglottis hirsuta, Ptyssiglottis hallieri, Ptyssiglottis glandulifera, Ptyssiglottis gibbsiae, Ptyssiglottis fusca, Ptyssiglottis fastidiosa, Ptyssiglottis dulcamarioides, Ptyssiglottis bantamensis, Ptyssiglottis auriculata, Ptyssiglottis granulata, Ptyssiglottis caudata, Ptyssiglottis campanulata, Ptyssiglottis creaghii, Ptyssiglottis chrysea, Ptyssiglottis densiflora, Ptyssiglottis decurrens, Ptyssiglottis cyrtandroides, Ptyssiglottis cuprea, Ptyssiglottis undulata, Ptyssiglottis kunthiana, Ptyssiglottis nigrescens, Ptyssiglottis radicans,

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