Status:
valid
Authors:
Sparre
Source:
tro
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 108: 112 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247055
Common Names
- Tropaeolum hirsutum
- Hairy Nasturtium
- Tropaeolum Hirsutum
Description
Tropaeolum hirsutum (also called Hairy Tropaeolum, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen shrub in the Tropaeolaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in forests, thickets, and along streams. Its leaves are ovate in shape, and its flowers are yellow.
Uses & Benefits
Tropaeolum hirsutum is a species of flowering plant native to Mexico and Central America. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tropaeolum hirsutum is yellow or orange, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tropaeolum hirsutum is an annual herb native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a hardy plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seeds or by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months.
Where to Find Tropaeolum hirsutum
Tropaeolum hirsutum is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be found growing in dry, sandy soils in open grasslands and scrublands.
Tropaeolum hirsutum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tropaeolum hirsutum?
Tropaeolum hirsutum
What is the common name of Tropaeolum hirsutum?
Hairy Tropaeolum
What is the natural habitat of Tropaeolum hirsutum?
Forests in China, India, and Myanmar
Species in the Tropaeolum genus
Tropaeolum emarginatum,
Tropaeolum brachyceras,
Tropaeolum longifolium,
Tropaeolum leptophyllum,
Tropaeolum nubigenum,
Tropaeolum kingii,
Tropaeolum lepidum,
Tropaeolum beuthii,
Tropaeolum rhomboideum,
Tropaeolum tenuirostre,
Tropaeolum sessilifolium,
Tropaeolum smithii,
Tropaeolum speciosum,
Tropaeolum pendulum,
Tropaeolum pentaphyllum,
Tropaeolum polyphyllum,
Tropaeolum trilobum,
Tropaeolum wagnerianum,
Tropaeolum curvirostre,
Tropaeolum incisum,
Tropaeolum hirtifolium,
Tropaeolum garciae,
Tropaeolum flavipilum,
Tropaeolum jilesii,
Tropaeolum nuptae-jucundae,
Tropaeolum myriophyllum,
Tropaeolum mexiae,
Tropaeolum looseri,
Tropaeolum parvifolium,
Tropaeolum lasseri,
Tropaeolum trialatum,
Tropaeolum traceyae,
Tropaeolum steyermarkianum,
Tropaeolum orinocense,
Tropaeolum porifolium,
Tropaeolum pentagonum,
Tropaeolum majus,
Tropaeolum pubescens,
Tropaeolum moritzianum,
Tropaeolum oxalianthum,
Tropaeolum patagonicum,
Tropaeolum tricolor,
Tropaeolum azureum,
Tropaeolum hookerianum,
Tropaeolum fintelmannii,
Tropaeolum ciliatum,
Tropaeolum deckerianum,
Tropaeolum sparrei,
Tropaeolum austropurpureum,
Tropaeolum argentinum,
Species in the Tropaeolaceae family
Tropaeolum emarginatum,
Tropaeolum brachyceras,
Tropaeolum longifolium,
Tropaeolum leptophyllum,
Tropaeolum nubigenum,
Tropaeolum kingii,
Tropaeolum lepidum,
Tropaeolum beuthii,
Tropaeolum rhomboideum,
Tropaeolum tenuirostre,
Tropaeolum sessilifolium,
Tropaeolum smithii,
Tropaeolum speciosum,
Tropaeolum pendulum,
Tropaeolum pentaphyllum,
Tropaeolum polyphyllum,
Tropaeolum trilobum,
Tropaeolum wagnerianum,
Tropaeolum curvirostre,
Tropaeolum incisum,
Tropaeolum hirtifolium,
Tropaeolum garciae,
Tropaeolum flavipilum,
Tropaeolum jilesii,
Tropaeolum nuptae-jucundae,
Tropaeolum myriophyllum,
Tropaeolum mexiae,
Tropaeolum looseri,
Tropaeolum parvifolium,
Tropaeolum lasseri,
Tropaeolum trialatum,
Tropaeolum traceyae,
Tropaeolum steyermarkianum,
Tropaeolum orinocense,
Tropaeolum porifolium,
Tropaeolum pentagonum,
Tropaeolum majus,
Tropaeolum pubescens,
Tropaeolum moritzianum,
Tropaeolum oxalianthum,
Tropaeolum patagonicum,
Tropaeolum tricolor,
Tropaeolum azureum,
Tropaeolum hookerianum,
Tropaeolum fintelmannii,
Tropaeolum ciliatum,
Tropaeolum deckerianum,
Tropaeolum sparrei,
Tropaeolum austropurpureum,
Tropaeolum argentinum,