Colona hirsuta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Warb.) Burret
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 804 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615161
Common Names
- Colona Hirsuta
- Hirsuta Colona
- Hairy Colona
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- Columbia hirsuta Warb. [unknown]
Description
Colona hirsuta (also called Hirsute Colona, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in open, disturbed habitats, such as roadsides, secondary forests, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Colona hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Colona hirsuta is yellow and has three petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are slender and have long leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Colona hirsuta is a low-growing perennial wildflower native to western North America. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or summer.
Where to Find Colona hirsuta
Colona hirsuta can be found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Colona hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Colona hirsuta?
Colona hirsuta
What is the family of Colona hirsuta?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Colona hirsuta?
Hirsuta Colona
Species in the Colona genus
Colona aequilateralis, Colona angusta, Colona archboldiana, Colona auriculata, Colona blancoi, Colona borneensis, Colona celebica, Colona discolor, Colona elobata, Colona erecta, Colona evrardii, Colona flagrocarpa, Colona floribunda, Colona grandiflora, Colona hirsuta, Colona isodiametrica, Colona jagori, Colona javanica, Colona kodap, Colona kostermansiana, Colona lanceolata, Colona longipetiolata, Colona megacarpa, Colona merguensis, Colona mollis, Colona nubla, Colona philippinensis, Colona poilanei, Colona scabra, Colona serratifolia, Colona subaequalis, Colona thorelii, Colona velutina, Colona velutinosa, Colona winitii, Colona evecta,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2731398: Based on the initial data import
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.