Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
718778

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lour.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1790

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cochinch. : 530 (1790)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718111



Common Names

  • Helicteres hirsuta
  • Hirsute Helicteres
  • Hirsute False Walnut


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Synonyms

  • Oudemansia spicata (Colebr. ex G.Don) Teijsm. & Binn. [unknown]
  • Camaion hirsuta (Lour.) Raf. [unknown]
  • Dombeya biserrata Blanco [unknown]
  • Helicteres arborescens Mill. [unknown]
  • Helicteres hispida C.Presl [unknown]
  • Helicteres vinosa Craib [unknown]
  • Isora grewiifolia Schott & Endl. [unknown]
  • Alicteres hispida C.Presl [unknown]
  • Helicteres spicata hainanensis Hance [unknown]
  • Helicteres spicata Colebr. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Helicteres oblonga Wall. ex G.Don [unknown]
  • Helicteres hispida (C.Presl) Walp. [unknown]
  • Orthothecium hirsutum (Lour.) Hassk. [unknown]
  • Oudemansia hirsuta (Lour.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Oudemansia hirsuta glabrior Miq. [unknown]
  • Oudemansia hirsuta glabrior (Miq.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Helicteres spicata lanigera M.J.Mast. [unknown]
  • Helicteres hirsuta oblonga (G.Don) Kurz [unknown]
  • Helicteres hirsuta spicata Kurz [unknown]
  • Methorium spicatum (Colebr. ex G.Don) F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Helicteres hirsuta normalis Kuntze [unknown]
  • Helicteres hirsuta vestita King [unknown]
  • Helicteres hirsuta sublobata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Helicteres hirsuta vestita Kuntze [unknown]
  • Helicteres hirsuta lanigera Brandis [unknown]

Description

Helicteres hirsuta (also called Hairy Helicteres, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Sterculiaceae family. It is a small tree or shrub, reaching up to 8 m in height. It is native to the tropical forests of South America, from Colombia to northern Argentina, and is found in humid and sub-humid forests, from sea level to 1,500 m in altitude.

Uses & Benefits

Helicteres hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helicteres hirsuta is white and star-shaped with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helicteres hirsuta is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain a desired shape.

Where to Find Helicteres hirsuta

Helicteres hirsuta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Helicteres hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helicteres hirsuta?

Helicteres hirsuta

What is the common name of Helicteres hirsuta?

Hirsuta

What is the family of Helicteres hirsuta?

Sterculiaceae

Species in the Helicteres genus

Helicteres angustifolia, Helicteres baruensis, Helicteres brevispira, Helicteres calcicola, Helicteres carthagenensis, Helicteres corylifolia, Helicteres elongata, Helicteres gardneriana, Helicteres glabriuscula, Helicteres guazumifolia, Helicteres heptandra, Helicteres hirsuta, Helicteres isora, Helicteres jamaicensis, Helicteres lanata, Helicteres lanceolata, Helicteres lhotzkyana, Helicteres obtusa, Helicteres ovata, Helicteres pentandra, Helicteres pilgeri, Helicteres plebeja, Helicteres rekoi, Helicteres sacarolha, Helicteres velutina, Helicteres viscida, Helicteres aspera, Helicteres cuneata, Helicteres eichleri, Helicteres lenta, Helicteres longepedunculata, Helicteres macropetala, Helicteres muscosa, Helicteres semitriloba, Helicteres vuarame, Helicteres vegae, Helicteres elongata, Helicteres eitenii, Helicteres prostrata, Helicteres calicola, Helicteres trapezifolia, Helicteres laciniosa, Helicteres andersonii, Helicteres biflexa, Helicteres pintonis, Helicteres urupensis, Helicteres krapovickasii, Helicteres cidii, Helicteres vallsii, Helicteres denticulenta,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

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