Status:
valid
Authors:
(Forssk.) Bunge
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 12: 363 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000694892
Common Names
- Gastrocotyle hispida
- Hispid Gastrocotyle
- Hispid Gastrocotyle Tree
Synonyms
- Anchusa deflexa Lehm. [unknown]
- Anchusa hispida Forssk. [unknown]
Description
Gastrocotyle hispida (also called Hairy Gastrocotyle, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has long, hairy leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gastrocotyle hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as to treat coughs and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gastrocotyle hispida has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gastrocotyle hispida is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and does not require much fertilizer or water.
Where to Find Gastrocotyle hispida
Gastrocotyle hispida can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Gastrocotyle hispida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gastrocotyle hispida?
Gastrocotyle hispida
What type of plant is Gastrocotyle hispida?
It is a type of liverwort.
What is the habitat of Gastrocotyle hispida?
It is found in moist, shady areas in the Northern Hemisphere.
Species in the Gastrocotyle genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,