Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
443725

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lam.) Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 13(2): 369. 1937 ; et in Biblioth. Bot. xxix. Heft 116, 82 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443057

Common Names

  • Lomatia Hirsuta
  • Hirsute Lomatia
  • Hirsute Loosestrife

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Description

Lomatia hirsuta (also called Hairy Lomatia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Proteaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 4 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in coastal and sub-coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lomatia hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and for erosion control.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lomatia hirsuta sub. obliqua (Ruiz & Pav.) R.T.Penn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lomatia hirsuta has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lomatia hirsuta is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Lomatia hirsuta

Lomatia hirsuta can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Lomatia hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lomatia hirsuta?

Lomatia hirsuta

What type of plant is Lomatia hirsuta?

A shrub

Where is Lomatia hirsuta native to?

Eastern Australia

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2493512: Based on the initial data import
Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.