Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hirtiflorum
ID:
96226

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 75 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095555



Common Names

  • Adenostemma hirtiflorum
  • Hairyflower Adenostemma
  • Hairy Adenostemma


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Description

Adenostemma hirtiflorum (also called Hairy Adenostemma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with toothed, oblong leaves. It grows in open woodlands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Adenostemma hirtiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for medicinal purposes to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adenostemma hirtiflorum is a small, yellow-green disc flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene. The seedling is a small, slender plant with a single stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenostemma hirtiflorum is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South America. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Adenostemma hirtiflorum

Adenostemma hirtiflorum is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Adenostemma hirtiflorum FAQ

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Adenostemma hirtiflorum

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Asteraceae

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-51737: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.