Status:
valid
Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) Skottsb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Nat. Hist. Juan Fernandez , reimpr. 2: 781 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000947240
Common Names
- Hirsuta Palm
- Hirsuta Dysopsis
- Dysopsis Hirsuta
Description
Dysopsis hirsuta (also called Hairy Hedge-nettle, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a creeping habit. It is native to Europe and grows in moist, shady places. It has hairy, toothed leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dysopsis hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used to make furniture, baskets, and other items. The leaves can be used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dysopsis hirsuta is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dysopsis hirsuta is a slow-growing palm that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Dysopsis hirsuta
Dysopsis hirsuta is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Species in the Dysopsis genus
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,