Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wikstr.) Ruhland
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 30: 299 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458445
Common Names
- Hirsuta Leiothrix
- Hairy Leiothrix
- Shaggy Leiothrix
Description
Leiothrix hirsuta (also called Hairy-crested Leiothrix, among many other common names) is a species of bird in the Leiothrichidae family. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Leiothrix hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicines.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Leiothrix hirsuta var. hirsuta
Leiothrix hirsuta var. blanchetiana (Körn.) Ruhland
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Leiothrix hirsuta is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Leiothrix hirsuta is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be propagated by division in the spring or by cuttings taken in the summer.
Where to Find Leiothrix hirsuta
Leiothrix hirsuta can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
Leiothrix hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Leiothrix hirsuta?
Leiothrix hirsuta
What is the common name of Leiothrix hirsuta?
Hairy Leiothrix
Where is Leiothrix hirsuta found?
Leiothrix hirsuta is found in Brazil.
Species in the Leiothrix genus
Leiothrix angustifolia,
Leiothrix argentea,
Leiothrix argyroderma,
Leiothrix arrecta,
Leiothrix beckii,
Leiothrix celiae,
Leiothrix cipoensis,
Leiothrix crassifolia,
Leiothrix curvifolia,
Leiothrix distichoclada,
Leiothrix echinocephala,
Leiothrix flagellaris,
Leiothrix flavescens,
Leiothrix fluitans,
Leiothrix fulgida,
Leiothrix glauca,
Leiothrix gomesii,
Leiothrix graminea,
Leiothrix hirsuta,
Leiothrix linearis,
Leiothrix longipes,
Leiothrix luxurians,
Leiothrix mucronata,
Leiothrix pilulifera,
Leiothrix prolifera,
Leiothrix propinqua,
Leiothrix rufula,
Leiothrix rupestris,
Leiothrix schlechtendalii,
Leiothrix sclerophylla,
Leiothrix sinuosa,
Leiothrix spergula,
Leiothrix spiralis,
Leiothrix subulata,
Leiothrix vivipara,
Leiothrix raymondii,
Leiothrix bracteosa,
Leiothrix plantago,
Leiothrix restingensis,
Species in the Eriocaulaceae family
Comanthera kegeliana,
Comanthera harleyi,
Comanthera euschemus,
Comanthera elegantula,
Comanthera elegans,
Comanthera dealbata,
Comanthera curralensis,
Comanthera brasiliana,
Comanthera bisulcata,
Comanthera bahiensis,
Comanthera aurifibrata,
Comanthera aciphylla,
Comanthera hatschbachii,
Comanthera xeranthemoides,
Comanthera caespitosa,
Comanthera centauroides,
Comanthera reflexa,
Comanthera jenmanii,
Comanthera floccosa,
Comanthera circinnata,
Comanthera cipoensis,
Comanthera giuliettiae,
Comanthera suberosa,
Comanthera ruprechtiana,
Comanthera paepalophylla,
Comanthera nivea,
Comanthera nitida,
Comanthera magnifica,
Comanthera imbricata,
Comanthera mucugensis,
Comanthera lanosa,
Comanthera retroflexa,
Comanthera pignalii,
Comanthera brunnea,
Comanthera dimera,
Comanthera angustifolia,
Comanthera tricostata,
Comanthera borbae,
Eriocaulon abyssinicum,
Eriocaulon achiton,
Eriocaulon acutibracteatum,
Eriocaulon acutifolium,
Eriocaulon adamesii,
Eriocaulon aethiopicum,
Eriocaulon africanum,
Eriocaulon afzelianum,
Eriocaulon albocapitatum,
Eriocaulon alleizettei,
Eriocaulon alpestre,
Eriocaulon alpinum,