Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
402742

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) D.R.Hunt

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 332 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402074



Common Names

  • Hirsuta
  • Elegia
  • Elegia Hirsuta


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Description

Elasis hirsuta (also called Hairy Wild Petunia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.6m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions and is found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Elasis hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elasis hirsuta has small, white flowers with a yellow centre, and its seeds are small and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elasis hirsuta is a tropical perennial plant that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.

Where to Find Elasis hirsuta

Elasis hirsuta is native to India.

Elasis hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elasis hirsuta?

Elasis hirsuta

What is the common name of Elasis hirsuta?

Hairy Wild Petunia

What is the natural habitat of Elasis hirsuta?

Elasis hirsuta is native to South America.

Species in the Elasis genus

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-242179: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
David Hunt (1938-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Hunt' in the authors string.