Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hirtzii
ID:
927835

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 19: 87 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000927170



Common Names

  • Crossoglossa hirtzii
  • Hirtzii Crossoglossa
  • Hirtzii Agrostophyllum


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Description

Crossoglossa hirtzii (also called Hirtz's Crossoglossa, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with a basal rosette of leaves and an erect flowering stem. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist grasslands and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Crossoglossa hirtzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Crossoglossa hirtzii has white to pinkish flowers with yellow to orange centers. The seeds are small, rounded and brown. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Crossoglossa hirtzii can be propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Crossoglossa hirtzii

Crossoglossa hirtzii is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Crossoglossa genus

Crossoglossa kalbreyeriana, Crossoglossa longissima, Crossoglossa acuminatissima, Crossoglossa exigua, Crossoglossa sotoana, Crossoglossa aurantilineata, Crossoglossa barfodii, Crossoglossa bifida, Crossoglossa blephariglottis, Crossoglossa boylei, Crossoglossa caulescens, Crossoglossa dalessandroi, Crossoglossa dalstroemii, Crossoglossa dodsonii, Crossoglossa elliptica, Crossoglossa eustachys, Crossoglossa fratrum, Crossoglossa hirtzii, Crossoglossa liparidoides, Crossoglossa nanegalensis, Crossoglossa neirynckiana, Crossoglossa pichinchae, Crossoglossa polyblephara, Crossoglossa steinii, Crossoglossa tipuloides, Crossoglossa topoensis, Crossoglossa chocoensis, Crossoglossa garciana, Crossoglossa harlingii, Crossoglossa santamartana, Crossoglossa tillettii, Crossoglossa frontinoensis, Crossoglossa arevaloi, Crossoglossa cuatrecasasii, Crossoglossa epiphytica, Crossoglossa gentryi, Crossoglossa guariniae, Crossoglossa longicaulis, Crossoglossa palaciosii, Crossoglossa pandurilabia, Crossoglossa zarucchii, Crossoglossa boekeana, Crossoglossa dressleri, Crossoglossa kolanowskae, Crossoglossa oliveirae, Crossoglossa pellucida, Crossoglossa sprucei, Crossoglossa tetraphylla,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-49161: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.