Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
814883

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Wimm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 38: 87 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000814217



Common Names

  • Lysipomia hirta
  • Hirta
  • Hairy Lysipomia


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Description

Lysipomia hirta (also called Hairy Lysipomia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a creeping habit and can reach up to 40 cm in height. Its leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate to lanceolate in shape. This plant is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests, and in wet and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lysipomia hirta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant fragrance and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lysipomia hirta has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lysipomia hirta is an evergreen shrub that can grow up to 1 m tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers that bloom in late spring and early summer. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is done by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Lysipomia hirta

Lysipomia hirta is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Lysipomia hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lysipomia hirta?

Lysipomia hirta

What is the common name of Lysipomia hirta?

Hirta

What is the family of Lysipomia hirta?

Campanulaceae

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

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