Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
373450

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grande

Source:
ksu

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 4: 164 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000372782



Common Names

  • Magydaris hirta
  • Hirta Magydaris
  • Magydaris


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Synonyms

  • Cachrys hirta Bertol. [unknown]

Description

Magydaris hirta (also called Hairy Magydaris, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, sandy habitats. It has a slender stem and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Magydaris hirta is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used for soil stabilization and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Magydaris hirta is a small, white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short, with a single, slender stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Magydaris hirta is a perennial shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist soil. To propagate, take cuttings from the stems in spring or early summer. Plant the cuttings in moist soil in a sunny spot.

Where to Find Magydaris hirta

Magydaris hirta is native to the Mediterranean region.

Magydaris hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Magydaris hirta?

Magydaris hirta

What is the common name of Magydaris hirta?

Hairy-Leaved Magydaris

What is the natural habitat of Magydaris hirta?

Dry grasslands, open forests, and disturbed sites

Species in the Magydaris genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,