Status:
valid
Authors:
A.St.-Hil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 10: 133 (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000582110
Common Names
- Camarea hirsuta
- Hirsuta
- Hirsuta Bush
Synonyms
- Aspicarpa hirsuta Hassl. [unknown]
- Cryptolappa hirsuta Kuntze [unknown]
- Gaudichaudia hirsuta Chodat [unknown]
Description
Camarea hirsuta (also called 'Hairy Camarea', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has a small, white flower that blooms in the summer and grows in humid, tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Camarea hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Camarea hirsuta is a small, white, tubular flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Camarea hirsuta is a tropical epiphyte native to Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow plant that requires bright, indirect light and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix, such as a mixture of orchid bark and perlite. It should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by seed.
Where to Find Camarea hirsuta
Camarea hirsuta is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be found in the Amazon rainforest, the Andes Mountains, and the Caribbean.
Camarea hirsuta FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Camarea hirsuta?
Camarea hirsuta is native to Mexico.
What is the size of Camarea hirsuta?
Camarea hirsuta is a small plant, growing to a height of about 10 cm.
What is the soil type for Camarea hirsuta?
Camarea hirsuta prefers a well-draining soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
Species in the Camarea genus
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,