Poikilogyne hirta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirta
ID:
162296
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nayar
Source:
ipni
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 10: 102 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000161625
Common Names
- Hairy Poikilogyne
- Hairy Poikilogyne Plant
- Hairy Poikilogyne Flower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Poikilogyne hirta (also called Hairy Poikilogyne, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has small, hairy leaves and produces small, white flowers in the spring. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Poikilogyne hirta is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and gardens. It is also used to attract birds and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Poikilogyne hirta is yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Poikilogyne hirta: This plant is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Poikilogyne hirta
Poikilogyne hirta is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Poikilogyne hirta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Poikilogyne hirta?
Poikilogyne hirta
What is the common name of Poikilogyne hirta?
Hairy Poikilogyne
What is the natural habitat of Poikilogyne hirta?
Dry to moist forests, grasslands, and open areas
Species in the Poikilogyne genus
Poikilogyne arfakensis, Poikilogyne biporosa, Poikilogyne callantha, Poikilogyne cordifolia, Poikilogyne furfuracea, Poikilogyne hirta, Poikilogyne hooglandii, Poikilogyne macrophylla, Poikilogyne magnifica, Poikilogyne mucronato-serrulata, Poikilogyne neglecta, Poikilogyne parviflora, Poikilogyne paucifolia, Poikilogyne pentamera, Poikilogyne robusta, Poikilogyne roemeri, Poikilogyne rubro-suffiusa, Poikilogyne rugosa, Poikilogyne setosa, Poikilogyne bicolor, Poikilogyne carinata, Poikilogyne diastematica, Poikilogyne grandiflora, Poikilogyne multiflora, Poikilogyne velutina, Poikilogyne villosa, Poikilogyne cornuta, Poikilogyne lakekamuensis,
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,