Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.Mey.) R.A.Dyer
Source:
cmp
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Fl. Pl. South Africa 22: t. 853 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402164
Common Names
- Raphionacme Hirsuta
- Hairy Wild Petunia
- Hairy Ruellia
Synonyms
- Apoxyanthera pubescens Hochst. [unknown]
- Mafekingia parquetiana Baill. [unknown]
- Raphionacme obovata Turcz. [unknown]
- Raphionacme divaricata Harv. [unknown]
- Raphionacme pubescens (Hochst.) Hochst. [unknown]
- Raphionacme purpurea Harv. [unknown]
- Brachystelma hirsutum E.Mey. [unknown]
- Raphionacme divaricata glabra N.E.Br. [unknown]
- Raphionacme hirsuta glabra (N.E.Br.) R.A.Dyer [unknown]
Description
Raphionacme hirsuta (also called 'Hairy Raphionacme', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is commonly found in rocky outcrops and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Raphionacme hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Raphionacme hirsuta has small white flowers with yellow anthers, small, black, shiny seeds, and seedlings with long, thin stems and small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Raphionacme hirsuta is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in early spring and root them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Raphionacme hirsuta
Raphionacme hirsuta can be found in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
Raphionacme hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Raphionacme hirsuta?
Raphionacme hirsuta
What is the common name of Raphionacme hirsuta?
Hairy Raphionacme
What type of plant is Raphionacme hirsuta?
Herb
Species in the Raphionacme genus
Raphionacme angolensis,
Raphionacme arabica,
Raphionacme borenensis,
Raphionacme brownii,
Raphionacme caerulea,
Raphionacme chimanimaniana,
Raphionacme linearis,
Raphionacme lucens,
Raphionacme lanceolata,
Raphionacme longituba,
Raphionacme inconspicua,
Raphionacme madiensis,
Raphionacme michelii,
Raphionacme moyalica,
Raphionacme longifolia,
Raphionacme galpinii,
Raphionacme dyeri,
Raphionacme elsana,
Raphionacme keayi,
Raphionacme flanaganii,
Raphionacme globosa,
Raphionacme grandiflora,
Raphionacme haeneliae,
Raphionacme hirsuta,
Raphionacme namibiana,
Raphionacme zeyheri,
Raphionacme palustris,
Raphionacme procumbens,
Raphionacme pulchella,
Raphionacme welwitschii,
Raphionacme splendens,
Raphionacme sylvicola,
Raphionacme utilis,
Raphionacme velutina,
Raphionacme vignei,
Raphionacme villicorona,
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,