Status:
valid
Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Nov. 1: 32 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000222323
Common Names
- Hairy Lagochilus
- Hairy Lagochilus
- Hairy Lagochilus
Description
Lagochilus hirtus (also called Hairy-stemmed Lagochilus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Asia. It has small, white flowers with a yellow center and grows in dry, sandy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lagochilus hirtus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as headaches, fever, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Lagochilus hirtus has white flowers with a yellow center. Seed: The seeds are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lagochilus hirtus is an annual plant that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Lagochilus hirtus
Lagochilus hirtus is native to Central Asia.
Lagochilus hirtus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lagochilus hirtus?
Lagochilus hirtus
What is the common name of Lagochilus hirtus?
Hairy Lagochilus
What is the natural habitat of Lagochilus hirtus?
It is found in the mountains of Central Asia, from Kazakhstan to Afghanistan
Species in the Lagochilus genus
Lagochilus acutilobus,
Lagochilus alutaceus,
Lagochilus androssowii,
Lagochilus aucheri,
Lagochilus balchanicus,
Lagochilus botschantzevii,
Lagochilus bungei,
Lagochilus cabulicus,
Lagochilus cuneatus,
Lagochilus diacanthophyllus,
Lagochilus grandiflorus,
Lagochilus gypsaceus,
Lagochilus hindukushi,
Lagochilus hirsutissimus,
Lagochilus hirtus,
Lagochilus hispidus,
Lagochilus ilicifolius,
Lagochilus inebrians,
Lagochilus kaschgaricus,
Lagochilus knorringianus,
Lagochilus kschtutensis,
Lagochilus lanatonodus,
Lagochilus leiacanthus,
Lagochilus longidentatus,
Lagochilus macracanthus,
Lagochilus nevskii,
Lagochilus occultiflorus,
Lagochilus olgae,
Lagochilus paulsenii,
Lagochilus platyacanthus,
Lagochilus platycalyx,
Lagochilus proskorjakovii,
Lagochilus pubescens,
Lagochilus pungens,
Lagochilus quadridentatus,
Lagochilus schugnanicus,
Lagochilus seravschanicus,
Lagochilus setulosus,
Lagochilus subhispidus,
Lagochilus taukumensis,
Lagochilus turkestanicus,
Lagochilus vvedenskyi,
Lagochilus xianjiangensis,
Lagochilus lorestanicus,
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,