Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Bruniales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirtella
ID:
408286

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 9: 332 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000407618



Common Names

  • Hairy Thamnea
  • Hairy Thamnosma
  • Hairy Calyptocarpus


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Description

Thamnea hirtella (also called 'Hairy Thamnea', among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to tropical South America, typically found in moist, shady habitats. It has long, slender stems and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Thamnea hirtella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thamnea hirtella has yellow flowers with red centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are very fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thamnea hirtella is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not overwatered. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Thamnea hirtella

Thamnea hirtella can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Thamnea hirtella FAQ

What is the common name of Thamnea hirtella?

Hirtella Thamnea

What is the natural habitat of Thamnea hirtella?

Thamnea hirtella is native to Brazil and is found in wet, tropical forests.

What is the optimal temperature for Thamnea hirtella?

Thamnea hirtella prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Species in the Bruniaceae family

Audouinia capitata, Audouinia laxa, Audouinia laevis, Audouinia esterhuyseniae, Audouinia hispida, Berzelia abrotanoides, Berzelia alopecuroides, Berzelia arachnoidea, Berzelia burchellii, Berzelia commutata, Berzelia cordifolia, Berzelia dregeana, Berzelia ecklonii, Berzelia galpinii, Berzelia incurva, Berzelia intermedia, Berzelia lanuginosa, Berzelia rubra, Berzelia squarrosa, Berzelia albiflora, Berzelia stokoei, Berzelia alopecurioides, Brunia cordata, Brunia fragarioides, Brunia laevis, Brunia macrocephala, Brunia microphylla, Brunia neglecta, Brunia noduliflora, Brunia paleacea, Brunia phylicoides, Brunia squalida, Brunia villosa, Brunia virgata, Brunia palustris, Brunia compacta, Brunia barnardii, Brunia monostyla, Brunia africana, Brunia purpurea, Brunia pentandra, Brunia sphaerocephala, Brunia monogyna, Brunia powrieae, Brunia oblongifolia, Brunia pillansii, Brunia esterhuyseniae, Brunia trigyna, Brunia schlechteri, Brunia callunoides,

References

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126529-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.