Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
1305947

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.L.A.Côrtes

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 302: 844 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001318401



Common Names

  • Hirta Schaueria
  • Schaueria Hirta
  • Hairy Schaueria


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Description

Schaueria hirta (also called Hairy schaueria, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in open and disturbed areas. It prefers moist soils and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Schaueria hirta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schaueria hirta has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schaueria hirta is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Schaueria hirta

Schaueria hirta can be found in the Brazilian states of Paraná, Santa Catarina, and Rio Grande do Sul.

Schaueria hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schaueria hirta?

Schaueria hirta

What is the common name of Schaueria hirta?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Schaueria hirta?

Dry forests and scrublands

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

Ana Luiza A. Côrtes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.A.Côrtes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165485-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.