Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
466012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Rumphia 4: 37 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000465344



Common Names

  • Phytocrene Hirsuta
  • Hairy Phytocrene
  • Hairy Russelia


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Synonyms

  • Phytocrene minahassae Koord. [unknown]
  • Phytocrene crinipes Baill. ex Bureau [unknown]
  • Boehmeria racemiflora J.R.Forst. ex Blume [unknown]

Description

Phytocrene hirsuta (also called 'Hairy Phytocrene', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a single, erect, green, lanceolate leaf. It is native to South America and grows in wet forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Phytocrene hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phytocrene hirsuta is a small, white to pale green, bell-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phytocrene hirsuta is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Phytocrene hirsuta

Phytocrene hirsuta is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Phytocrene hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phytocrene hirsuta?

Phytocrene hirsuta

What are the common names of Phytocrene hirsuta?

Common names of Phytocrene hirsuta include hairy waterweed and water milfoil.

What are the growth requirements of Phytocrene hirsuta?

Phytocrene hirsuta prefers moist, nutrient-rich soils and full sun to partial shade.

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

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