Status:
valid
Authors:
Dammer ex Hallier f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Annuario Reale Ist. Bot. Roma 7: 224 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001298706
Common Names
- Seddera
- Hairy Seddera
- Seddera Hirsuta
Description
Seddera hirsuta (also called Hairy Seddera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the morning glory family. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in a wide variety of habitats, such as disturbed areas, open woodlands, grasslands, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Seddera hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Seddera hirsuta var. hirsuta
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Seddera hirsuta has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Seddera hirsuta is a fast-growing, herbaceous perennial that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, Seddera hirsuta requires little maintenance and can be grown in full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Seddera hirsuta
Seddera hirsuta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Seddera hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Seddera hirsuta?
Seddera hirsuta
What is the common name of Seddera hirsuta?
Hairy seddera
Where is Seddera hirsuta native to?
India
Species in the Seddera genus
Seddera bracteata,
Seddera cinerea,
Seddera erlangeriana,
Seddera evolvuloides,
Seddera glomerata,
Seddera hallieri,
Seddera intermedia,
Seddera micrantha,
Seddera pedunculata,
Seddera secundiflora,
Seddera simmonsii,
Seddera hadramautica,
Seddera madagascariensis,
Seddera namibica,
Seddera ogadenensis,
Seddera retusa,
Seddera rhodantha,
Seddera velutina,
Seddera repens,
Seddera virgata,
Seddera capensis,
Seddera suffruticosa,
Seddera schizantha,
Seddera bagshawei,
Seddera latifolia,
Seddera humilis,
Seddera arabica,
Seddera hirsuta,
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii,
Aniseia martinicensis,
Aniseia argentina,
Aniseia luxurians,
Argyreia adpressa,
Argyreia apoensis,
Argyreia arakuensis,
Argyreia atropurpurea,
Argyreia barbata,
Argyreia barbigera,
Argyreia barnesii,
Argyreia bifrons,
Argyreia boholensis,
Argyreia boseana,
Argyreia bracteosa,
Argyreia breviscapa,
Argyreia caudata,
Argyreia celebica,
Argyreia cinerea,
Argyreia coacta,
Argyreia confusa,
Argyreia congesta,
Argyreia coonoorensis,
Argyreia corneri,
Argyreia crispa,
Argyreia cucullata,
Argyreia cymosa,
Argyreia daltonii,
Argyreia discolor,
Argyreia elliptica,
Argyreia erinacea,
Argyreia fulgens,
Argyreia glabra,
Argyreia hancorniifolia,
Argyreia hirsutissima,
Argyreia hookeri,
Argyreia involucrata,
Argyreia kerrii,
Argyreia kleiniana,
Argyreia kunstleri,
Argyreia kurzii,
Argyreia lamii,
Argyreia lanceolata,
Argyreia laotica,
Argyreia lawii,
Argyreia leschenaultii,
Argyreia linggaensis,
Argyreia longifolia,
Argyreia luzonensis,
Argyreia maingayi,