Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
hirsutum
ID:
262905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, IX: 108 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000262237



Common Names

  • Hirsutum Pachystylidium
  • Pachystylidium Hirsutum
  • Pachystylidium


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Synonyms

  • Pachystylidium hirsutum irritans Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Tragia delpyana Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Tragia gagei Haines [unknown]
  • Tragia hirsuta Blume [unknown]
  • Tragia irritans Merr. [unknown]

Description

Pachystylidium hirsutum (also called Pachystylidium hirsutum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforest and secondary forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pachystylidium hirsutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pachystylidium hirsutum is a small, white, cup-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachystylidium hirsutum is a slow-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants. The cuttings should be placed in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until they root.

Where to Find Pachystylidium hirsutum

Pachystylidium hirsutum is native to Tanzania and Kenya.

Pachystylidium hirsutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachystylidium hirsutum?

Pachystylidium hirsutum

What are the common names of Pachystylidium hirsutum?

Coral Tree, Red Coral Tree, Coral Bean

What is the natural habitat of Pachystylidium hirsutum?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

Species in the Pachystylidium genus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-145398: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.