Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hiraea
ID:
520389

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaertn.) W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 171 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519721

Common Names

  • Hiraea Adelphia
  • Chinese Adelphia
  • Chinese Bitter-cress

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Synonyms

  • Mascagnia hiraea (Gaertn.) Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Mascagnia hippocrateoides (Triana & Planch.) Nied. [unknown]
  • Triopterys hiraea Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Hiraea hippocrateoides Triana & Planch. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia platyrachis (Triana & Planch.) Cuatrec. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia excelsa Standl. & Steyerm. [unknown]
  • Mascagnia jamaicensis Urb. & Nied. [unknown]

Description

Adelphia hiraea (also called Hairy Adelphia, among many other common names) is an annual herb with a tufted habit and a creeping rhizome. It is native to India, and is found in dry grassland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Adelphia hiraea is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and to attract wildlife, as it is a food source for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Adelphia hiraea has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adelphia hiraea is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated from seed or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Adelphia hiraea

Adelphia hiraea is native to the Caribbean.

Adelphia hiraea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adelphia hiraea?

Adelphia hiraea

What is the common name of Adelphia hiraea?

Hairy Adelphia

What are the characteristics of Adelphia hiraea?

Adelphia hiraea is a perennial shrub with a spreading growth habit. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the summer.

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2621190: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gaertner (1732-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaertn.' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.