Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
1261562

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gleason) Lozano

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 23(86): 12 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001260900



Common Names

  • Hirsuta Allomaieta
  • Hirsute Allomaieta
  • Hirsute Allomaieta Plant


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Description

Allomaieta hirsuta (also called Hairy Allomaieta, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that is native to Colombia. It has small, white flowers and thin, green leaves. It grows in tropical forests, mangroves, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Allomaieta hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Allomaieta hirsuta has small, white flowers with five petals and a short style. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Allomaieta hirsuta is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix in late spring or early summer. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Allomaieta hirsuta

Allomaieta hirsuta is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Guangdong, Guangxi, Guizhou, Hunan, and Yunnan.

Allomaieta hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Allomaieta hirsuta?

Allomaieta hirsuta

What is the common name of Allomaieta hirsuta?

Hairy Allomaieta

What is the family of Allomaieta hirsuta?

Malvaceae

Species in the Melastomataceae family

Acanthella sprucei, Acanthella pulchra, Acanthella conferta, Aciotis polystachya, Aciotis purpurascens, Aciotis acuminifolia, Aciotis annua, Aciotis rubricaulis, Aciotis cordata, Aciotis indecora, Aciotis paludosa, Aciotis circaeoides, Aciotis ornata, Aciotis circaeifolia, Aciotis wurdackiana, Aciotis olivieriana, Aciotis ferreirana, Aciotis viscida, Aciotis pendulifolia, Aciotis brachybotria, Acisanthera pulchella, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera boliviensis, Acisanthera variabilis, Acisanthera uniflora, Acisanthera alsinaefolia, Acisanthera paraguayensis, Acisanthera alata, Acisanthera hedyotoidea, Acisanthera glazioviana, Acisanthera quadrata, Acisanthera ayangannae, Acisanthera divaricata, Adelobotrys ciliatus, Adelobotrys atlanticus, Adelobotrys adscendens, Adelobotrys barbatus, Adelobotrys ciliata, Adelobotrys macrophylla, Adelobotrys praetexta, Adelobotrys tessmannii, Adelobotrys boissieriana, Adelobotrys fuscescens, Adelobotrys macrantha, Adelobotrys rotundifolius, Adelobotrys subsessilis, Adelobotrys jefensis, Adelobotrys linearifolia, Adelobotrys ayangannensis, Adelobotrys scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50197219: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
Gustavo Lozano-Contreras (1938-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lozano' in the authors string.