Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
648944

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 198 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000648276



Common Names

  • Hirsuta Diosma
  • Hirsuta
  • Diosma Hirsuta


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Synonyms

  • Melia hirsuta Scop. [unknown]
  • Bucco rubra Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Coleonema rubrum Druce [unknown]
  • Diosma ambigua Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Diosma ericifolia Andrews [unknown]
  • Diosma ericoides L. [unknown]
  • Diosma linifolia Hert. ex Bartl. & H.L.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Diosma longifolia J.C.Wendl. [unknown]
  • Diosma macrosticta C.Presl [unknown]
  • Diosma pallida Salisb. [unknown]
  • Diosma pectinata Thunb. [unknown]
  • Diosma pinifolia hort. [unknown]
  • Diosma rubra L. [unknown]
  • Diosma rubra P.J.Bergius [unknown]
  • Diosma serpyllifolia Salisb. [unknown]
  • Diosma simsiana Eckl. & Zeyh. [unknown]
  • Diosma tenuifolia Willd. [unknown]
  • Diosma vulgaris Schltdl. [unknown]
  • Diosma vulgaris longifolia (J.C.Wendl.) Sond. [unknown]
  • Diosma vulgaris rubra Sond. [unknown]
  • Diosma vulgaris vulgaris [unknown]

Description

Diosma hirsuta (also called Hairy Diosma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South Africa. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall. It has a stout stem and a crown of pinnate leaves up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) long. It is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Diosma hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diosma hirsuta is a small, star-shaped flower that is white or pink in color. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diosma hirsuta can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Diosma hirsuta

Diosma hirsuta is native to South Africa and can be found in the coastal scrublands of the country.

Diosma hirsuta FAQ

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Rutaceae

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References