Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
457359

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Becc.) Forman

Source:
ksu

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 36: 391 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000456691



Common Names

  • Tinospora hirsuta
  • Hirsuta Tinospora
  • Tinospora of Hirsuta


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Synonyms

  • Parabaena hirsuta Diels [unknown]
  • Aspidocarya hirsuta Becc. [unknown]

Description

Tinospora hirsuta (also called Tinospora, among many other common names) is a woody, evergreen climber native to India. It grows in moist, tropical forests and has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, round, yellowish-green fruits.

Uses & Benefits

Tinospora hirsuta is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tinospora hirsuta has small, yellowish-green flowers, and its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tinospora hirsuta can be propagated by stem cuttings or by layering. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as -4°C (25°F).

Where to Find Tinospora hirsuta

Tinospora hirsuta is found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Sudan and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Tinospora hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tinospora hirsuta?

Tinospora hirsuta

What is the common name of Tinospora hirsuta?

Hairy Tinospora

What is the natural habitat of Tinospora hirsuta?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Tinospora genus

Tinospora sagittata, Tinospora sumatrana, Tinospora subcordata, Tinospora smilacina, Tinospora siamensis, Tinospora teysmannii, Tinospora penninervifolia, Tinospora palminervis, Tinospora orophila, Tinospora trilobata, Tinospora tinosporoides, Tinospora glandulosa, Tinospora glabra, Tinospora coriacea, Tinospora dissitiflora, Tinospora macrocarpa, Tinospora neocaledonica, Tinospora merrilliana, Tinospora caffra, Tinospora homosepala, Tinospora hirsuta, Tinospora celebica, Tinospora nudiflora, Tinospora bakis, Tinospora baenzigeri, Tinospora arfakiana, Tinospora esiangkara, Tinospora formanii, Tinospora cordifolia, Tinospora fragosa, Tinospora tenera, Tinospora uviforme, Tinospora mossambicensis, Tinospora oblongifolia, Tinospora sinensis, Tinospora hainanensis, Tinospora guangxiensis, Tinospora crispa, Tinospora dentata, Tinospora maqsoodiana,

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

Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Lewis Leonard Forman (1929-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:909774-1: Based on the initial data import