Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
1306729

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.St.-Hil.) J.F.B.Pastore & J.R.Abbott

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 807 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001319183

Common Names

  • Hairy Asemeia
  • Hairy Asemeia
  • Hairy Asemeia

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Description

Asemeia hirsuta (also called Asemeia hirsuta, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Brazil. It has an erect habit, with small, white flowers and linear, lanceolate leaves. It typically grows in moist soils in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Asemeia hirsuta is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens or as a houseplant. It can also be used as a ground cover or as an accent plant in flower beds and borders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Asemeia hirsuta has yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters of up to five. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly flattened. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Asemeia hirsuta is a small herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Europe and Asia. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Asemeia hirsuta

Asemeia hirsuta is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Asemeia hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Asemeia hirsuta?

Asemeia hirsuta

What is the common name of Asemeia hirsuta?

Hirsuta Asemeia

What is the natural habitat of Asemeia hirsuta?

It is found in moist forests in South America

Species in the Polygalaceae family

Acanthocladus brasiliensis, Acanthocladus guayaquilensis, Acanthocladus moyanoi, Acanthocladus scleroxylon, Acanthocladus tehuelchum, Acanthocladus colombianus, Acanthocladus dukei, Acanthocladus pulcherrimus, Acanthocladus santosii, Acanthocladus dichromus, Ancylotropis insignis, Ancylotropis malmeana, Asemeia grandiflora, Asemeia ignatii, Asemeia ilheotica, Asemeia lindmaniana, Asemeia marquesiana, Asemeia martiana, Asemeia monninoides, Asemeia parietaria, Asemeia pohliana, Asemeia rhodoptera, Asemeia glabra, Asemeia hirsuta, Asemeia apopetala, Asemeia echinosperma, Asemeia hondurana, Asemeia securidaca, Asemeia sphaerospora, Asemeia tonsa, Asemeia acuminata, Asemeia extraaxillaris, Asemeia galmeri, Asemeia hebeclada, Asemeia mollis, Asemeia monticola, Asemeia ovata, Asemeia pseudohebeclada, Asemeia tobatiensis, Asemeia violacea, Asemeia floribunda, Atroxima afzeliana, Atroxima liberica, Badiera cubensis, Badiera fuertesii, Badiera oblongata, Badiera penaea, Badiera propinqua, Badiera virgata, Badiera subrhombifolia,

References

Augustin Saint-Hilaire (1779-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.
José Floriano Barêa Pastore (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.B.Pastore' in the authors string.
J.Richard Abbott (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Abbott' in the authors string.