Adenostemma hirsutum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsutum
ID:
71893
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 5: 113 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071222
Common Names
- Hairy Adenostemma
- Adenostemma Hirsutum
- Hairy Groundsel
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Adenostemma hirsutum (also called Hairy Adenostemma, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Adenostemma hirsutum is a medicinal plant used to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin infections. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenostemma hirsutum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Adenostemma hirsutum is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done through stem cuttings or seeds. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a potting mix. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a potting mix and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Adenostemma hirsutum
Adenostemma hirsutum can be found in the mountains of southern China and northern Vietnam.
Adenostemma hirsutum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Adenostemma hirsutum?
Adenostemma hirsutum
What is the family of Adenostemma hirsutum?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Adenostemma hirsutum?
Hairy Adenostemma
Species in the Adenostemma genus
Adenostemma madurense, Adenostemma verbesina, Adenostemma vargasii, Adenostemma vitiense, Adenostemma macrophyllum, Adenostemma involucratum, Adenostemma flintii, Adenostemma lavenia, Adenostemma platyphyllum, Adenostemma zakii, Adenostemma cuatrecasasii, Adenostemma caffrum, Adenostemma renschii, Adenostemma mauritianum, Adenostemma harlingii, Adenostemma hirsutum, Adenostemma verbesina, Adenostemma suffruticosum, Adenostemma fosbergii, Adenostemma viscosum, Adenostemma parviflorum, Adenostemma hirtiflorum, Adenostemma brasilianum, Adenostemma goyazense, Adenostemma renschiae,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-280: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.