Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
1321710

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hallier f.) Duist.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 64: 77 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334164

Common Names

  • Amischotolype Hirsuta
  • Hirsuta Amischotolype
  • Hirsuta

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Description

Amischotolype hirsuta (also called Hirsute Amischotolype, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Indonesia. It is an evergreen shrub with small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Amischotolype hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Amischotolype hirsuta is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round and light brown. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amischotolype hirsuta can be propagated by division and tissue culture. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Amischotolype hirsuta

Amischotolype hirsuta is native to India and is found in moist, shaded areas of tropical forests.

Amischotolype hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amischotolype hirsuta?

Amischotolype hirsuta

What are the common names of Amischotolype hirsuta?

Hairy Amischotolype

What is the natural habitat of Amischotolype hirsuta?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

Helena Duistermaat (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duist.' in the authors string.
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.