Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
hirta
ID:
126924

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 20: 402 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000126253



Common Names

  • Hairy Flourensia
  • Hairy Tarbush
  • Hairy Tarweed


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Description

Flourensia hirta (also called Hairy Flourensia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has an erect stem and its leaves are alternate, oblong and covered with hairs. Its flowers are yellow and have a diameter of 1 cm. It grows in dry scrublands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Flourensia hirta is an attractive ornamental plant that is often used in gardens and landscaping. It is also known to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Flourensia hirta flower is a small, yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flourensia hirta is a drought-tolerant plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers sandy soil and full sun. Water sparingly and fertilize once a month during the growing season. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Flourensia hirta

Flourensia hirta can be found in Mexico, growing in dry areas.

Flourensia hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Flourensia hirta?

Flourensia hirta

What is the common name of Flourensia hirta?

Hairy Flourensia

What is the natural habitat of Flourensia hirta?

It is found in dry grasslands and scrublands in South Africa

Species in the Flourensia genus

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-87294: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.