Amasonia hirta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Ann. Nat. Hist. 2: 451 (1839)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959592
Common Names
- Hairy Amasonia
- Amasonia Hirta
- Eugenia Hirta
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Amasonia hirta (also called Hairy amasonia, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central and South America. It has a slender stem and grows up to 1 meter tall. Its leaves are lanceolate in shape. It is found in open areas, roadsides and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Amasonia hirta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a very attractive foliage and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amasonia hirta has white flowers with four petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.
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Amasonia hirta is a tropical plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few months. Propagation can be done by taking stem cuttings and rooting them in moist soil or water.
Where to Find Amasonia hirta
Amasonia hirta can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Brazil.
Species in the Amasonia genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-7732: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.