Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
446432

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Loes.) Koechlin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1964

Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon 9: 103 (1964)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445764



Common Names

  • Hirsute Toadflax
  • Hirsute Yellow-flowered Flaxweed
  • Hirsute Yellow-flowered Linaria


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Synonyms

  • Trachyphrynium hirsutum Loes. [unknown]

Description

Hypselodelphys hirsuta (also called the hairy hypoporum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to eastern North America. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and its flowers are white with yellow centers. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, and is often found in woodlands and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Hypselodelphys hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hypselodelphys hirsuta is a bright yellow, with a white center. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hypselodelphys hirsuta is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Hypselodelphys hirsuta

Hypselodelphys hirsuta can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.

Hypselodelphys hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hypselodelphys hirsuta?

Hypselodelphys hirsuta

What is the common name of Hypselodelphys hirsuta?

Hairy hedgehog fern

Where is Hypselodelphys hirsuta native to?

Australia

Species in the Marantaceae family

Afrocalathea rhizantha, Calathea anderssonii, Calathea annae, Calathea anulque, Calathea argyrophylla, Calathea arrabidae, Calathea asplundii, Calathea bachemiana, Calathea brenesii, Calathea caesariata, Calathea cannoides, Calathea casupito, Calathea chimboracensis, Calathea congesta, Calathea crotalifera, Calathea dicephala, Calathea eburnea, Calathea erythrolepis, Calathea fatimae, Calathea glaziovii, Calathea grandifolia, Calathea grazielae, Calathea guzmanioides, Calathea hagbergii, Calathea harlingii, Calathea inocephala, Calathea ischnosiphonoides, Calathea koernickeana, Calathea lancifolia, Calathea lanicaulis, Calathea lasiostachya, Calathea lateralis, Calathea latrinotecta, Calathea littoralis, Calathea lutea, Calathea majestica, Calathea makoyana, Calathea marantina, Calathea mediopicta, Calathea metallica, Calathea micans, Calathea nitens, Calathea orbifolia, Calathea ornata, Calathea panamensis, Calathea pavonina, Calathea platystachya, Calathea pluriplicata, Calathea plurispicata, Calathea propinqua,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-249803: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.
Jean Koechlin (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koechlin' in the authors string.