Pterandra hirsuta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
1249872
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Anderson
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 21: 22 (1997).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001249210
Common Names
- Pterandra hirsuta
- Hairy Pterandra
- Hairy Pterandra Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Pterandra hirsuta (also called Hairy Pterandra, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in wet forests, swamps, and stream margins. It is a perennial herb, growing to 0.6 m tall, with opposite, ovate leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Pterandra hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Pterandra hirsuta has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The fruit is a small, yellow-brown capsule with many seeds. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Pterandra hirsuta can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. It should be grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize in the spring. Prune after flowering to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Pterandra hirsuta
Pterandra hirsuta is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Pterandra hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pterandra hirsuta?
Pterandra hirsuta
What is the common name of Pterandra hirsuta?
N/A
Where is Pterandra hirsuta found?
Colombia
Species in the Pterandra genus
Pterandra egleri, Pterandra flavescens, Pterandra hatschbachii, Pterandra sericea, Pterandra viridiflora, Pterandra pyroidea, Pterandra isthmica, Pterandra evansii, Pterandra andersonii, Pterandra arborea, Pterandra guianensis, Pterandra mcphersonii, Pterandra hirsuta, Pterandra colombiana, Pterandra ultramontana,
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-50149005: Based on the initial data import
Christiane Eva Anderson (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Anderson' in the authors string.