Arbutus hirsutus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sessé & Moc.
Source:
tro
Year:
1890
Citation Micro:
Pl. Nov. Hisp. 122 1890
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001230472
Common Names
- Arbutus hirsutus
- Hirsutus Arbutus
- Hairy Arbutus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arbutus hirsutus (also called Hairy Arbutus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Arbutus hirsutus is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arbutus hirsutus is yellow and star-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Arbutus hirsutus is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and North Africa.
Species in the Arbutus genus
Arbutus andrachne, Arbutus arizonica, Arbutus bicolor, Arbutus canariensis, Arbutus hirsuta, Arbutus hirsutus, Arbutus madrensis, Arbutus menziesii, Arbutus occidentalis, Arbutus tessellata, Arbutus unedo, Arbutus xalapensis, Arbutus andrachnoides, Arbutus androsterilis, Arbutus reyorum, Arbutus thuretiana,