Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
378745

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.Anderson ex Benth. & Hook.f.) Baill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 244 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000378077



Common Names

  • Mostuea hirsuta
  • Hirsute Mostuea
  • Hirsute's Mostuea


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Synonyms

  • Mostuea hirsuta (T.Anderson ex Benth.) Baill. ex Baker [deprecated]

Description

Mostuea hirsuta (also called Hairy Mostuea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to South America and is found in wet, tropical forests. It has a shrub-like growth habit and produces white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Mostuea hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mostuea hirsuta has small, white flowers with five petals and a short, thick stem. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and have multiple stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mostuea hirsuta is a tropical, evergreen, perennial shrub. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the rhizomes. It needs a warm, humid, and sheltered position in full sun or partial shade. It requires moist, well-drained soil and regular watering.

Where to Find Mostuea hirsuta

Mostuea hirsuta can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Mostuea hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mostuea hirsuta?

Mostuea hirsuta

What is the common name of Mostuea hirsuta?

Hairy

What is the growth habit of Mostuea hirsuta?

It is a small, evergreen, perennial herb

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Thomas Anderson (1832-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Anderson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:546754-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.