Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
443961

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Collectanea 5: 5 (1797)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443293



Common Names

  • Lopezia hirsuta
  • Hairy Lopezia
  • Hairy Daisy


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Description

Lopezia hirsuta (also called Hirsute Lopezia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Onagraceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows in wet forests and wet grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lopezia hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lopezia hirsuta is a yellow-green colour and is small in size. The seed is a small, brown cone that is approximately 1 cm in length. The seedlings are small and thin with a conical shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lopezia hirsuta is a fast-growing, herbaceous annual that can reach heights of up to 1m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame or sheltered area in the spring, and cuttings should be taken in the summer.

Where to Find Lopezia hirsuta

Lopezia hirsuta is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is often found in open, disturbed areas and is commonly found in Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.

Lopezia hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lopezia hirsuta?

Lopezia hirsuta

What are the common names of Lopezia hirsuta?

Common names include Hairy Lopezia, Hairy Lopezia Plant, and Hairy Lopseed

What is the natural habitat of Lopezia hirsuta?

Lopezia hirsuta is native to Mexico and Central America

Species in the Onagraceae family

Camissonia bolanderi, Camissonia dominguez-escalantorum, Camissonia bairdii, Camissonia benitensis, Camissonia breviflora, Camissonia campestris, Camissonia contorta, Camissonia dentata, Camissonia integrifolia, Camissonia kernensis, Camissonia lacustris, Camissonia ovata, Camissonia parvula, Camissonia pubens, Camissonia pusilla, Camissonia sierrae, Camissonia strigulosa, Camissonia subacaulis, Camissonia tanacetifolia, Camissonia contorta, Camissoniopsis bistorta, Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia, Camissoniopsis confusa, Camissoniopsis guadalupensis, Camissoniopsis hardhamiae, Camissoniopsis hirtella, Camissoniopsis ignota, Camissoniopsis intermedia, Camissoniopsis lewisii, Camissoniopsis luciae, Camissoniopsis micrantha, Camissoniopsis pallida, Camissoniopsis proavita, Camissoniopsis robusta, Chylismia atwoodii, Chylismia confertiflora, Chylismia eastwoodiae, Chylismia exilis, Chylismia megalantha, Chylismia munzii, Chylismia specicola, Chylismia arenaria, Chylismia brevipes, Chylismia cardiophylla, Chylismia claviformis, Chylismia heterochroma, Chylismia parryi, Chylismia scapoidea, Chylismia walkeri, Chylismiella pterosperma,