Status:
valid
Authors:
Lanj.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 33: 769 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265075
Common Names
- Pausandra hirsuta
- Hairy Pausandra
- Hairy Wild Petunia
Description
Pausandra hirsuta (also called Hairy pausandra, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Madagascar. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Pausandra hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping, and is often used as a groundcover or in rock gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pausandra hirsuta is white and tubular, with five lobes. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pausandra hirsuta is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to tropical Africa. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as 10°C (50°F). It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Pausandra hirsuta
Pausandra hirsuta can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Pausandra hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pausandra hirsuta?
Pausandra hirsuta
What is the common name of Pausandra hirsuta?
Hairy Pausandra
Where is Pausandra hirsuta native to?
Cuba
Species in the Pausandra 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,