Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
389472

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Krukoff & Moldenke) Barneby & Krukoff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 22(2): 81 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000388804



Common Names

  • Orthomene hirsuta
  • Hirsuta Orthomene
  • Orthomene


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Synonyms

  • Anomospermum hirsutum Krukoff & Moldenke [unknown]

Description

Orthomene hirsuta (also called Hairy Orthomene, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It has an underground tuber and grows in dry grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Orthomene hirsuta has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is also used for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orthomene hirsuta has small, yellow flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orthomene hirsuta is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained, light soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. The plants should be spaced about 20 cm apart.

Where to Find Orthomene hirsuta

Orthomene hirsuta is native to Brazil and can be found in wet forests and savannas.

Orthomene hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orthomene hirsuta?

Orthomene hirsuta

What is the common name of Orthomene hirsuta?

Hairy orthomene

What is the natural habitat of Orthomene hirsuta?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of the southwestern United States

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2397277: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
Rupert Charles Barneby (1911-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barneby' in the authors string.
Boris Alexander Krukoff (1898-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Krukoff' in the authors string.