Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hirtiflora
ID:
1250919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Nov. Mexic. : 34 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001250257



Common Names

  • Uroskinnera Hirtiflora
  • Hirtiflora Uroskinnera
  • Hirtiflora's Uroskinnera


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Description

Uroskinnera hirtiflora (also called Hairy-Flowered Uroskinnera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Uroskinnera hirtiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, stomach ache, and headache.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Uroskinnera hirtiflora var. hirtiflora
Uroskinnera hirtiflora var. breviloba T.Wendt

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uroskinnera hirtiflora has yellow and orange flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uroskinnera hirtiflora is an evergreen shrub native to India. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Uroskinnera hirtiflora

Uroskinnera hirtiflora is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Uroskinnera hirtiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uroskinnera hirtiflora?

Uroskinnera hirtiflora

What is the common name of Uroskinnera hirtiflora?

Hairy-flowered Uroskinnera

What is the natural habitat of Uroskinnera hirtiflora?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, in moist, shady places, such as in forests, on rocks, and in ravines.

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:810546-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].