Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
hirsutum
ID:
520959

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Kurz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 45: 143 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000520291

Common Names

  • Hairy Adenosma
  • Adenosma Hirsutum
  • Hairy Adenosma

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Description

Adenosma hirsutum (also called Hirsutum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It has bright green leaves and produces white, bell-shaped flowers. It prefers dry, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Adenosma hirsutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cold, cough, and other respiratory ailments. It is also used to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Adenosma hirsutum is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Adenosma hirsutum is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Adenosma hirsutum

Adenosma hirsutum is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Adenosma hirsutum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Adenosma hirsutum?

Adenosma hirsutum

What is the family of Adenosma hirsutum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Adenosma hirsutum?

Hairy Adenosma

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:798434-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].