Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
pilosa
ID:
808146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.-Vill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Fl. Filip., ed. 3 , 4(13A): 132 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807480

Common Names

  • Carruthersia Pilosa
  • Pilosa Carruthersia
  • Pilosa's Carruthersia

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Description

Carruthersia pilosa (also called Hairy Carruthersia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical South America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has long, thin, and lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Carruthersia pilosa is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carruthersia pilosa has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, oblong and black. The seedlings are short and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carruthersia pilosa is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Carruthersia pilosa

Carruthersia pilosa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Carruthersia pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carruthersia pilosa?

Carruthersia pilosa

What is the common name of Carruthersia pilosa?

Hairy Carruthersia

What is the natural habitat of Carruthersia pilosa?

Tropical forests and woodlands

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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