Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Species:
hirta
ID:
704050

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 82: 194 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000703383

Common Names

  • Gironniera hirta
  • Hirta Gironniera
  • Gironniera

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Description

Gironniera hirta (also called Hairy Celtis Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka and is found in tropical and subtropical dry forests, scrub, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Gironniera hirta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gironniera hirta is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gironniera hirta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Gironniera hirta

Gironniera hirta is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is also found in parts of North Africa, the Middle East, and the Canary Islands.

Gironniera hirta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gironniera hirta?

Gironniera hirta

What is the common name of Gironniera hirta?

Hairy Gironniera

What is the natural habitat of Gironniera hirta?

Gironniera hirta is found in dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands in California.

Species in the Cannabaceae family

Aphananthe aspera, Aphananthe cuspidata, Aphananthe monoica, Aphananthe philippinensis, Aphananthe sakalava, Cannabis sativa, Celtis adolfi-friderici, Celtis africana, Celtis australis, Celtis balansae, Celtis berteroana, Celtis bifida, Celtis biondii, Celtis boninensis, Celtis brasiliensis, Celtis bungeana, Celtis caucasica, Celtis caudata, Celtis cerasifera, Celtis chekiangensis, Celtis chichape, Celtis conferta, Celtis glabrata, Celtis gomphophylla, Celtis harperi, Celtis hildebrandii, Celtis hypoleuca, Celtis iguanaea, Celtis jamaicensis, Celtis jessoensis, Celtis julianae, Celtis koraiensis, Celtis laevigata, Celtis latifolia, Celtis lindheimeri, Celtis loxensis, Celtis luzonica, Celtis madagascariensis, Celtis mauritiana, Celtis mildbraedii, Celtis occidentalis, Celtis orthacanthos, Celtis pacifica, Celtis pallida, Celtis paniculata, Celtis petenensis, Celtis philippensis, Celtis punctata, Celtis reticulata, Celtis rigescens,

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