Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
hirtum
ID:
781491

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. ex DC.) Bureau & K.Schum.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 8(2): 100 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000780824

Common Names

  • Adenocalymma Hirtum
  • Hirtum Tree
  • Hirtum Flowering Tree

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Description

Adenocalymma hirtum (also called Hairy Adenocalymma, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It has a spreading habit and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Adenocalymma hirtum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adenocalymma hirtum has white flowers with yellow throats and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, round and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves with hairy surfaces.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenocalymma hirtum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in the spring. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It is best to keep the soil lightly moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Adenocalymma hirtum

Adenocalymma hirtum is native to Brazil.

Adenocalymma hirtum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Adenocalymma hirtum?

Adenocalymma hirtum is native to the south-west of Western Australia.

What is the average height of Adenocalymma hirtum?

Adenocalymma hirtum typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

What is the soil type preferred by Adenocalymma hirtum?

Adenocalymma hirtum prefers well-drained sandy or gravelly soils.

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Édouard Bureau (1830-1918): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bureau' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:4302-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].