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
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.
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
Species in the Euphronia genus
Species in the Euphroniaceae family