Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
1305126

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) A.O.Araujo & Chautems

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Brasil. 26: 894 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317580

Common Names

  • Mandirola
  • Hairy Mandirola
  • Hirsuta Mandirola

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Description

Mandirola hirsuta (also called Hairy Mandirola, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 m, with a spread of 0.3 to 0.6 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade, and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Uses & Benefits

Mandirola hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mandirola hirsuta is yellow and has a sweet scent. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mandirola hirsuta can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division of the rhizomes should be done in spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one bud and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Mandirola hirsuta

Mandirola hirsuta is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Mandirola hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mandirola hirsuta?

Mandirola hirsuta

What is the natural habitat of Mandirola hirsuta?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

What are the common uses of Mandirola hirsuta?

Medicinal purposes

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,

References

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Alain Chautems (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chautems' in the authors string.
Andréa Onofre de Araújo (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.O.Araujo' in the authors string.