Eutaxia hirsuta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.F.Wilkins & Chappill
Source:
ksufab
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia20: 121 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746432
Common Names
- Eutaxia Hirsuta
- Hirsuta Eutaxia
- Hirsut Eutaxia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Eutaxia hirsuta (also called Hairy Eutaxia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to India, Nepal and Bhutan. It is found in moist and shady forests at elevations of up to 2,000 meters. It has small, white flowers and small, round, green fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Eutaxia hirsuta is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Eutaxia hirsuta has white to pale pink flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Eutaxia hirsuta is a hardy, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the divisions should be taken in early spring.
Where to Find Eutaxia hirsuta
Eutaxia hirsuta is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Eutaxia hirsuta FAQ
What is the common name of Eutaxia hirsuta?
Hirsuta Eutaxia
What is the natural habitat of Eutaxia hirsuta?
Tropical and subtropical forests
What is the flower color of Eutaxia hirsuta?
White or yellow
Species in the Eutaxia genus
Eutaxia microphylla, Eutaxia cuneata, Eutaxia obovata, Eutaxia parvifolia, Eutaxia virgata, Eutaxia epacridoides, Eutaxia actinophylla, Eutaxia andocada, Eutaxia lasiocalyx, Eutaxia nanophylla, Eutaxia rubricarina, Eutaxia epacridioides, Eutaxia hirsuta, Eutaxia exilis, Eutaxia neurocalyx, Eutaxia acanthoclada, Eutaxia inuncta, Eutaxia major, Eutaxia lutea, Eutaxia lasiophylla, Eutaxia myrtifolia, Eutaxia diffusa, Eutaxia empetrifolia, Eutaxia microphylla, Eutaxia leptophylla,
Species in the Fabaceae family
References
Carolyn F. Wilkins (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.F.Wilkins' in the authors string.
Jennifer Anne Chappill (1959-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chappill' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77108553-1: Based on the initial data import
Legume Data Portal link for: Eutaxia hirsuta C.F.Wilkins & Chappill: Based on the 2022 Legume checklist.