Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1866
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 922 (1866)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326479
Common Names
- Bernardia hirsutissima
- Hirsutissima Bernardia
- Hairy Bernardia
Synonyms
- Bernardia hirsutissima pubescens (Müll.Arg.) Pax [unknown]
- Bernardia peduncularis Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Bernardia peduncularis hirsutissima Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Bernardia peduncularis pubescens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Adelia hirsutissima Baill. [unknown]
- Bernardia hirsutissima genuina Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Bernardia hirsutissima (also called Hirsutissima Bernardia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central America and northern South America. It has an upright growth habit, with thick, leathery leaves and small, fragrant flowers. It grows in dry, sunny habitats, often in scrublands or grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bernardia hirsutissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bernardia hirsutissima is a small, yellowish-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, bright green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bernardia hirsutissima is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It is easy to grow and propagate, and can be grown in a pot or in the garden. It prefers bright indirect light and moist soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer, and seed should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist.
Where to Find Bernardia hirsutissima
Bernardia hirsutissima can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Bernardia hirsutissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bernardia hirsutissima?
Bernardia hirsutissima
What type of plant is Bernardia hirsutissima?
Tree
Where does Bernardia hirsutissima grow?
Tropical and subtropical regions of South America
Species in the Bernardia genus
Bernardia alarici,
Bernardia albida,
Bernardia amazonica,
Bernardia argentinensis,
Bernardia asplundii,
Bernardia axillaris,
Bernardia brevipes,
Bernardia caperoniifolia,
Bernardia carpinifolia,
Bernardia celastrinea,
Bernardia chiapensis,
Bernardia colombiana,
Bernardia confertifolia,
Bernardia corensis,
Bernardia crassifolia,
Bernardia dichotoma,
Bernardia dodecandra,
Bernardia flexuosa,
Bernardia fruticulosa,
Bernardia gambosa,
Bernardia gardneri,
Bernardia geniculata,
Bernardia gentryana,
Bernardia hagelundii,
Bernardia hassleriana,
Bernardia heteropilosa,
Bernardia hirsutissima,
Bernardia incana,
Bernardia jacquiniana,
Bernardia kochii,
Bernardia lagunensis,
Bernardia lanceifolia,
Bernardia laurentii,
Bernardia leptostachys,
Bernardia longipedunculata,
Bernardia macrophylla,
Bernardia mayana,
Bernardia mazatlana,
Bernardia mexicana,
Bernardia micrantha,
Bernardia mollis,
Bernardia multicaulis,
Bernardia myricifolia,
Bernardia nicaraguensis,
Bernardia oblanceolata,
Bernardia obovata,
Bernardia odonellii,
Bernardia ovalifolia,
Bernardia ovata,
Bernardia paraguariensis,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,