Status:
valid
Authors:
van der Werff
Source:
tro
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Novon 10(3): 266. 2000 [12 Sep 2000]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001254493
Common Names
- Licaria hirsuta
- Hirsuta Licaria
- Licaria Hirsuta
Description
Licaria hirsuta (also called Hairy Licaria, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is a shrubby plant that grows in dry, sunny areas, such as deserts, scrublands, and rocky outcrops.
Uses & Benefits
Licaria hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Licaria hirsuta has yellow flowers with a diameter of 1 cm. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have a diameter of 0.5 cm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Licaria hirsuta can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Licaria hirsuta
Licaria hirsuta is native to the rainforests of South America.
Licaria hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Licaria hirsuta?
Licaria hirsuta
What is the common name of Licaria hirsuta?
Hirsute Licaria
What is the habitat of Licaria hirsuta?
It is found in tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Licaria genus
Licaria armeniaca,
Licaria debilis,
Licaria chrysophylla,
Licaria dolichantha,
Licaria exserta,
Licaria cufodontisii,
Licaria brasiliensis,
Licaria capitata,
Licaria caryophyllata,
Licaria caudata,
Licaria canella,
Licaria oppositifolia,
Licaria polyphylla,
Licaria peckii,
Licaria guatemalensis,
Licaria ibarrae,
Licaria macrophylla,
Licaria tomentosa,
Licaria triandra,
Licaria trinervis,
Licaria vernicosa,
Licaria sessiliflora,
Licaria agglomerata,
Licaria sclerophylla,
Licaria nitida,
Licaria deltoidea,
Licaria comata,
Licaria colombiana,
Licaria cogolloi,
Licaria clarensis,
Licaria terminalis,
Licaria crassifolia,
Licaria guianensis,
Licaria aurea,
Licaria camara,
Licaria campechiana,
Licaria cervantesii,
Licaria excelsa,
Licaria latifolia,
Licaria martiniana,
Licaria mexicana,
Licaria misantlae,
Licaria multiflora,
Licaria pachycarpa,
Licaria pucheri,
Licaria quirirafuina,
Licaria rigida,
Licaria glaberrima,
Licaria lucida,
Licaria alata,
Species in the Lauraceae family
Actinodaphne acuminata,
Actinodaphne albifrons,
Actinodaphne amabilis,
Actinodaphne ambigua,
Actinodaphne archboldiana,
Actinodaphne areolata,
Actinodaphne bicolor,
Actinodaphne borneensis,
Actinodaphne bourdillonii,
Actinodaphne bourneae,
Actinodaphne brassii,
Actinodaphne caesia,
Actinodaphne campanulata,
Actinodaphne candolleana,
Actinodaphne celebica,
Actinodaphne cinerea,
Actinodaphne concinna,
Actinodaphne concolor,
Actinodaphne corymbosa,
Actinodaphne crassa,
Actinodaphne cupularis,
Actinodaphne diversifolia,
Actinodaphne dolichophylla,
Actinodaphne elegans,
Actinodaphne ellipticibacca,
Actinodaphne engleriana,
Actinodaphne ferruginea,
Actinodaphne forrestii,
Actinodaphne fragilis,
Actinodaphne fuliginosa,
Actinodaphne furfuracea,
Actinodaphne glabra,
Actinodaphne glauca,
Actinodaphne glaucina,
Actinodaphne glomerata,
Actinodaphne gracilis,
Actinodaphne henryi,
Actinodaphne hirsuta,
Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla,
Actinodaphne javanica,
Actinodaphne johorensis,
Actinodaphne kinabaluensis,
Actinodaphne koshepangii,
Actinodaphne kostermansii,
Actinodaphne kweichowensis,
Actinodaphne lanata,
Actinodaphne lanceolata,
Actinodaphne latifolia,
Actinodaphne lawsonii,
Actinodaphne lecomtei,