Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Species:
hirta
ID:
161801

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) M.P.Nayar

Source:
ipni

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 16(1-4): 22 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161130



Common Names

  • Neodriessenia Hirta
  • Hirta Neodriessenia
  • Neodriessenia


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Synonyms

  • Driessenia hirta Ridl. [unknown]
  • Neodriessenia hirta petiolata M.P.Nayar [unknown]

Description

Neodriessenia hirta (also called 'Hairy Neodriessenia', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and fruits. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Neodriessenia hirta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, cold, and cough.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Neodriessenia hirta is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neodriessenia hirta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Neodriessenia hirta

Neodriessenia hirta is native to the Caribbean islands.

Neodriessenia hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neodriessenia hirta?

Neodriessenia hirta

What is the common name of Neodriessenia hirta?

Hairy Neodriessenia

What is the habitat of Neodriessenia hirta?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests and moist shrubland.

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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Madhavan Parameswaran Nayar (1932-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.P.Nayar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:573908-1: Based on the initial data import