Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hirtelloides
ID:
683410

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. & Zucc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Flora 8(2): 32 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000682743



Common Names

  • Euphronia hirtelloides
  • Hairy False-Foxglove
  • Hairy Euphronia


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Synonyms

  • Lightiodendron licanioides (Spruce ex Warm.) Rauschert [unknown]
  • Lightia licanioides Spruce ex Warm. [unknown]
  • Euphronia licanioides (Spruce ex Warm.) Hallier f. [unknown]

Description

Euphronia hirtelloides (also called Hirsute Euphronia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the mountains of South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves with small white flowers. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Euphronia hirtelloides can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Euphronia hirtelloides is white or pink, with a yellowish center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Euphronia hirtelloides can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in early spring or autumn. It should be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Euphronia hirtelloides

Euphronia hirtelloides is native to South America.

Euphronia hirtelloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Euphronia hirtelloides?

Euphronia hirtelloides

What is the common name of Euphronia hirtelloides?

Hirtelloides Euphronia

What is the natural habitat of Euphronia hirtelloides?

Grasslands and open woodlands

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2804572: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.