Status:
valid
Authors:
Hu
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Bull. Fan Mem. Inst. Biol. , Bot. 10: 164 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386837
Common Names
- Brachytome hirtellata
- Hairy Brachytome
- Hairy False Ginger
Synonyms
- Brachytome hirtellata glabrescens W.C.Chen [valid]
- Brachytome hirtellata hirtellata [unknown]
Description
Brachytome hirtellata (also called Hairy Brachytome, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial native to China. It has white to pink flowers and grows in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Brachytome hirtellata is an attractive ornamental plant that is grown for its bright yellow flowers and lush foliage. It is also used as a ground cover and in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brachytome hirtellata has small, yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Brachytome hirtellata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division of the plant can be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Brachytome hirtellata
Brachytome hirtellata can be found in China.
Brachytome hirtellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachytome hirtellata?
Brachytome hirtellata
What is the common name of Brachytome hirtellata?
Hairy Wandering Jew
What is the growth habit of Brachytome hirtellata?
It is a perennial, evergreen, herbaceous plant with a spreading habit.
Species in the Brachytome genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata,
Acranthera anamallica,
Acranthera athroophlebia,
Acranthera atropella,
Acranthera aurantiaca,
Acranthera axilliflora,
Acranthera bullata,
Acranthera capitata,
Acranthera ceylanica,
Acranthera didymocarpa,
Acranthera endertii,
Acranthera frutescens,
Acranthera grandiflora,
Acranthera hallieri,
Acranthera hirtostipula,
Acranthera involucrata,
Acranthera johannis-winkleri,
Acranthera lanceolata,
Acranthera longipes,
Acranthera longipetiolata,
Acranthera maculata,
Acranthera megaphylla,
Acranthera monantha,
Acranthera nieuwenhuisii,
Acranthera ophiorhizoides,
Acranthera parviflora,
Acranthera philippensis,
Acranthera ruttenii,
Acranthera salmonea,
Acranthera siamensis,
Acranthera siliquosa,
Acranthera simalurensis,
Acranthera sinensis,
Acranthera strigosa,
Acranthera tomentosa,
Acranthera variegata,
Acranthera velutinervia,
Acranthera yatesii,
Acranthera philippinensis,
Acranthera burmanica,
Acranthera virescens,
Acranthera hoangii,
Acranthera collina,
Acrobotrys discolor,
Acrosynanthus jamaicensis,
Acrosynanthus latifolius,
Acrosynanthus minor,
Acrosynanthus ovatus,
Acrosynanthus parvifolius,
Acrosynanthus revolutus,