Oxyspora hirta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
162060
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 6: 148 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161389
Common Names
- Hairy Oxyspora
- Hairy False-spleenwort
- Hairy Polypody
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oxyspora hirta (also called Hairy Oxyspora, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to South America. It has white flowers and is found in humid forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Oxyspora hirta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oxyspora hirta is small, white or pink in color, and grows in clusters. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and long, with small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oxyspora 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 Oxyspora hirta
Oxyspora hirta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and South America.
Oxyspora hirta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oxyspora hirta?
Oxyspora hirta
What is the common name of Oxyspora hirta?
No common name
What is the family of Oxyspora hirta?
Melastomataceae
Species in the Oxyspora genus
Oxyspora acutangula, Oxyspora floribunda, Oxyspora hirta, Oxyspora hispida, Oxyspora macrophylla, Oxyspora racemosa, Oxyspora scabrida, Oxyspora senguptae, Oxyspora stellulata, Oxyspora sumatrana, Oxyspora microflora, Oxyspora auriculata, Oxyspora beccarii, Oxyspora bullata, Oxyspora cordata, Oxyspora exigua, Oxyspora ovata, Oxyspora sagittata, Oxyspora sublepidota, Oxyspora umbellata, Oxyspora wrayi, Oxyspora paniculata, Oxyspora howellii, Oxyspora yunnanensis, Oxyspora vagans, Oxyspora curtisii, Oxyspora longisetosa, Oxyspora cernua, Oxyspora balansae, Oxyspora teretipetiolata, Oxyspora urophylla, Oxyspora hirticalyx, Oxyspora longifolia, Oxyspora decidua,
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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:574540-1: Based on the initial data import