Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Gleicheniales
Genus:
Species:
hirtus
ID:
498191

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) Ching

Source:
ksu

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Sunyatsenia 5: 283 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497523



Common Names

  • Sticherus hirtus
  • Hirtus Sticherus
  • Hirtus Fern


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Synonyms

  • Dicranopteris dolosa Copel. in Perkins [unknown]
  • Gleichenia dolosa (Copel.) C.Chr. [unknown]
  • Gleichenia hirta Blume [unknown]

Description

Sticherus hirtus (also called 'hairy sticherus', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has small, hairy leaves and small white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun, and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Sticherus hirtus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Sticherus hirtus var. paleaceus (Baker) Parris
Sticherus hirtus var. amoenus (Alderw.) Parris
Sticherus hirtus var. ornamentalis (Rosenst.) P.J.Edwards
Sticherus hirtus var. candidus (Rosenst.) Nakai

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sticherus hirtus has small, yellow flowers with a green centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, erect stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sticherus hirtus can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. It is tolerant of coastal conditions and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Sticherus hirtus

Sticherus hirtus is native to the Amazon basin in Brazil.

Sticherus hirtus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sticherus hirtus?

Sticherus hirtus

What is the common name of Sticherus hirtus?

Hairy sticherus

What is the family of Sticherus hirtus?

Asteraceae

Species in the Sticherus genus

Sticherus brassii, Sticherus lepidotus, Sticherus owhyhensis, Sticherus tahitensis, Sticherus urceolatus, Sticherus oceanicus, Sticherus hirtus, Sticherus farinosus, Sticherus cunninghamii, Sticherus litoralis, Sticherus montaguei, Sticherus impressus, Sticherus lobatus, Sticherus brackenridgii, Sticherus albus, Sticherus boliviensis, Sticherus cubensis, Sticherus decurrens, Sticherus interjectus, Sticherus jacha, Sticherus leonis, Sticherus ovatus, Sticherus squamosus, Sticherus subremotus, Sticherus flagellaris, Sticherus umbraculifer, Sticherus simplex, Sticherus bifidus, Sticherus velatus, Sticherus pruinosus, Sticherus revolutus, Sticherus lechleri, Sticherus rubiginosus, Sticherus underwoodianus, Sticherus tepuiensis, Sticherus tomentosus, Sticherus pallescens, Sticherus remotus, Sticherus retroflexus, Sticherus intermedius, Sticherus pteridellus, Sticherus compactus, Sticherus gnidioides, Sticherus nudus, Sticherus rufus, Sticherus cundinamarcensis, Sticherus fulvus, Sticherus hastulatus, Sticherus orthocladus, Sticherus strictissimus,

Species in the Gleicheniaceae family

Dicranopteris elegantula, Dicranopteris lanigera, Dicranopteris nepalensis, Dicranopteris pubigera, Dicranopteris weatherbyi, Dicranopteris linearis, Dicranopteris flexuosa, Dicranopteris nervosa, Dicranopteris pedata, Dicranopteris cadetii, Dicranopteris speciosa, Dicranopteris seramensis, Dicranopteris schomburgkiana, Dicranopteris taiwanensis, Dicranopteris splendida, Dicranopteris subpectinata, Dicranopteris curranii, Dicranopteris clemensiae, Dicranopteris seminuda, Diplopterygium brevipinnulum, Diplopterygium bullatum, Diplopterygium cantonense, Diplopterygium sordidum, Diplopterygium glaucum, Diplopterygium bancroftii, Diplopterygium blotianum, Diplopterygium cantonensis, Diplopterygium conversum, Diplopterygium elmeri, Diplopterygium giganteum, Diplopterygium laevissimum, Diplopterygium longissimum, Diplopterygium norrisii, Diplopterygium pinnatum, Diplopterygium volubile, Diplopterygium chinensis, Diplopterygium irregulare, Diplopterygium rufum, Diplopterygium glaucoides, Diplopterygium angustilobum, Diplopterygium clemensiae, Diplopterygium deflexum, Gleichenella pectinata, Gleichenia abscida, Gleichenia mendellii, Gleichenia punctulata, Gleichenia polypodioides, Gleichenia owhyhensis, Gleichenia litoralis, Gleichenia boryi,

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Ren-Chang Ching (1898-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ching' in the authors string.