Mansoa hirsuta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
779690
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
iplants
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 182 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000779023
Common Names
- Hirsuta Mansoa
- Hirsuta Snail Vine
- Hirsuta Trumpet Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mansoa hirsuta (also called Hairy Beautyberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has large, ovate leaves and clusters of small, white flowers. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Mansoa hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mansoa hirsuta is a white or pinkish-white, 5-petaled star-shaped bloom. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few leaves.
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Mansoa hirsuta is a fast-growing evergreen vine that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Prune in late winter or early spring to keep the plant in shape.
Where to Find Mansoa hirsuta
Mansoa hirsuta can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Mansoa hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mansoa hirsuta?
Mansoa hirsuta
What is the common name of Mansoa hirsuta?
Hirsuta Mansoa
What is the natural habitat of Mansoa hirsuta?
It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Mansoa genus
Mansoa alliacea, Mansoa lanceolata, Mansoa montecillensis, Mansoa onohualcoides, Mansoa hymenaea, Mansoa hirsuta, Mansoa glaziovii, Mansoa difficilis, Mansoa angustidens, Mansoa parvifolia, Mansoa ventricosa, Mansoa verrucifera, Mansoa standleyi, Mansoa longicalyx, Mansoa minensis, Mansoa paganuccii, Mansoa ivanii, Mansoa gentryi,
Species in the Bignoniaceae family
Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,
References
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:110003-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].