Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
hirtella
ID:
1416604

Status:
valid

Authors:
Triana

Source:
wcvp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 28: 146 (1871 publ. 1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429069





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Description

Ossaea hirtella (also called Indian Gooseberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 4 meters in height. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ossaea hirtella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ossaea hirtella has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds, and seedlings with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ossaea hirtella can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist, sterile medium. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ossaea hirtella

Ossaea hirtella is native to tropical regions of the Americas.

Ossaea hirtella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ossaea hirtella?

Ossaea hirtella

What is the common name of Ossaea hirtella?

Hairy Ossaea

What is the natural habitat of Ossaea hirtella?

It is native to Central and South America

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

José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:574298-1: Based on the initial data import