Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cucurbitales
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
358025

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.de Wilde & Duyfjes

Source:
ksu

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 12: 132 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357357



Common Names

  • Kedrostis hirta
  • Hirta Kedrostis
  • Hairy Kedrostis


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Description

Kedrostis hirta (also called Hairy Kedrostis, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States. It has small, white flowers and hairy stems and leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Kedrostis hirta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kedrostis hirta has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single seed in each fruit. The seeds are small, round, and black in color. The seedlings are small and green, with two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Kedrostis hirta is an annual herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant but will need regular watering in hot, dry weather. It is best grown in USDA zones 8-10.

Where to Find Kedrostis hirta

Kedrostis hirta is native to tropical Africa and Asia.

Kedrostis hirta FAQ

What is the common name of Kedrostis hirta?

Hairy Kedrostis

What is the scientific name of Hairy Kedrostis?

Kedrostis hirta

What is the native range of Kedrostis hirta?

Tropical Africa

Species in the Cucurbitaceae family

Abobra tenuifolia, Acanthosicyos horridus, Actinostemma lobatum, Actinostemma parvifolium, Actinostemma tenerum, Alsomitra macrocarpa, Ampelosicyos humblotii, Ampelosicyos major, Ampelosicyos meridionalis, Ampelosicyos scandens, Ampelosicyos bosseri, Ampelosicyos leandrii, Ampelosycios meridionalis, Ampelosycios scandens, Apodanthera anatuyana, Apodanthera argentea, Apodanthera aspera, Apodanthera biflora, Apodanthera bradei, Apodanthera cinerea, Apodanthera eriocalyx, Apodanthera fasciculata, Apodanthera ferreyrana, Apodanthera glaziovii, Apodanthera hindii, Apodanthera hirtella, Apodanthera laciniosa, Apodanthera linearis, Apodanthera mandonii, Apodanthera mathewsii, Apodanthera palmeri, Apodanthera sagittifolia, Apodanthera smilacifolia, Apodanthera succulenta, Apodanthera tumbeziana, Apodanthera ulei, Apodanthera undulata, Apodanthera villosa, Apodanthera weberbaueri, Apodanthera longipedicellata, Austrobryonia argillicola, Austrobryonia centralis, Austrobryonia micrantha, Austrobryonia pilbarensis, Baijiania borneensis, Baijiania taiwaniana, Baijiania decipiens, Baijiania smitinandii, Bambekea racemosa, Bayabusua clarkei,

References

Willem Jan Jacobus Oswald de Wilde (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.de Wilde' in the authors string.
Brigitta Emma Elisabeth Duyfjes (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duyfjes' in the authors string.