Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
506643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Perkins

Source:
ksu

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 25: 567 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000505975



Common Names

  • Hirsuta Steganthera
  • Steganthera Hirsuta
  • Hirsuta Palm


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Synonyms

  • Kibara hirsuta Warb. [unknown]
  • Steganthera riparia Kaneh. & Hatus. [unknown]
  • Steganthera oblongiflora Perkins [unknown]
  • Steganthera schumanniana Perkins [unknown]
  • Steganthera warburgii Perkins [unknown]
  • Steganthera torricelliensis Perkins [unknown]
  • Steganthera thyrsiflora Perkins [unknown]
  • Steganthera forbesii Perkins [unknown]
  • Steganthera fengeriana Perkins [unknown]
  • Steganthera crispula Perkins [unknown]
  • Steganthera buergersiana Perkins [unknown]

Description

Steganthera hirsuta (also called Hirsute Steganthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is a small shrub that grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Steganthera hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make medicines for treating respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Steganthera hirsuta has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Steganthera hirsuta can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be carefully dug up and divided into smaller sections, each with at least one shoot. These sections should then be replanted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Steganthera hirsuta

Steganthera hirsuta is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in open forests, scrublands, and grasslands.

Steganthera hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Steganthera hirsuta?

Steganthera hirsuta

What is the natural habitat of Steganthera hirsuta?

Tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests

What is the flowering season of Steganthera hirsuta?

Spring and summer

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