Peixotoa hirta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
1076910
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart. ex A.Juss.
Source:
tro
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Arch. Mus. Hist. Nat. iii. (1843) 430.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076248
Common Names
- Peixotoa hirta
- Hirta Peixotoa
- Hirta-Leaf Peixotoa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peixotoa hirta (also called Hairy Peixotoa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Peixotoa hirta is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens or as a ground cover. It is also known for its ability to attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peixotoa hirta is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are short and thin.
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Peixotoa hirta is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Peixotoa hirta
Peixotoa hirta is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Species in the Peixotoa genus
Peixotoa reticulata, Peixotoa anadenanthera, Peixotoa hispidula, Peixotoa irwinii, Peixotoa grandiflora, Peixotoa megalantha, Peixotoa andersonii, Peixotoa axillaris, Peixotoa barnebyi, Peixotoa catarinensis, Peixotoa cipoana, Peixotoa gardneri, Peixotoa octoflora, Peixotoa cordistipula, Peixotoa glabra, Peixotoa hirta, Peixotoa jussieuana, Peixotoa leptoclada, Peixotoa parviflora, Peixotoa tomentosa, Peixotoa magnifica, Peixotoa adenopoda, Peixotoa bahiana, Peixotoa goiana, Peixotoa hatschbachii, Peixotoa paludosa, Peixotoa psilophylla, Peixotoa sericea, Peixotoa spinensis, Peixotoa floribunda,
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19500474: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Adrien-Henri de Jussieu (1797-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Juss.' in the authors string.