Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
hirtus
ID:
245546

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 572 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000244878

Common Names

  • Mitracarpus hirtus
  • Hirtus Mitracarpus
  • Hirtus Tree

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Synonyms

  • Mitracarpus bakeri Urb. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus diffusus (Willd.) Cham. & Schltdl. ex DC. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus pallidus Hook. & Arn. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus pilosus A.Rich. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus scaber Zucc. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus senegalensis DC. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus simplex Rusby [valid]
  • Mitracarpus stylosus (Link) Cham. & Schltdl. ex DC. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus torresianus Cham. & Schltdl. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus verticillatus Vatke [valid]
  • Mitracarpus villosus (Sw.) Cham. & Schltdl. ex DC. [valid]
  • Spermacoce cephalotes Willd. [valid]
  • Spermacoce crassifolia hort. ex DC. [invalid]
  • Spermacoce declinata Pav. ex DC. [valid]
  • Spermacoce diffusa Willd. [valid]
  • Spermacoce diffusa Kunth [illegitimate]
  • Spermacoce gracilis Pohl ex DC. [invalid]
  • Spermacoce hirta L. [valid]
  • Spermacoce stylosa Link [valid]
  • Spermacoce villosa Sw. [valid]
  • Staurospermum verticillatum Schumach. [valid]
  • Borreria ferruginea M.Martens & Galeotti [illegitimate]
  • Borreria remotifolia DC. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus hirtus remotiflorus K.Schum. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus villosus glabrior Oerst. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus schizangius angustifolius Oerst. [valid]
  • Diodia villosa Moc. & Sessé ex DC. [valid]
  • Mitracarpus diffusus (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) Cham. & Schltdl. [deprecated]
  • Mitracarpus hirtus sessilis Tandyekk., Pandur. & N.Mohanan [valid]

Description

Mitracarpus hirtus (also called Hairy Mitracarpus, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters in height. It is native to Brazil, and is found in moist forests, wet limestone forests, and wet limestone savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Mitracarpus hirtus is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used to make tea that is said to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mitracarpus hirtus is a small white or yellowish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mitracarpus hirtus is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that is native to North America. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer and is often used as a ground cover. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is more difficult.

Where to Find Mitracarpus hirtus

Mitracarpus hirtus can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Mitracarpus hirtus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mitracarpus hirtus?

Mitracarpus hirtus

What is the common name of Mitracarpus hirtus?

Hairy Mitracarpus

What is the natural habitat of Mitracarpus hirtus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

Species in the Mitracarpus genus

Mitracarpus acunae, Mitracarpus anthospermoides, Mitracarpus bahorucanus, Mitracarpus baturitensis, Mitracarpus brachystigma, Mitracarpus brasiliensis, Mitracarpus breviflorus, Mitracarpus brevis, Mitracarpus christii, Mitracarpus decumbens, Mitracarpus depauperatus, Mitracarpus eichleri, Mitracarpus eritrichoides, Mitracarpus filipes, Mitracarpus fischeri, Mitracarpus flagellatus, Mitracarpus fortunii, Mitracarpus frigidus, Mitracarpus glabrescens, Mitracarpus haitiensis, Mitracarpus hasslerianus, Mitracarpus hirtus, Mitracarpus laeteviridis, Mitracarpus lhotzkianus, Mitracarpus linearifolius, Mitracarpus linearis, Mitracarpus maxwelliae, Mitracarpus megapotamicus, Mitracarpus microspermus, Mitracarpus parvulus, Mitracarpus polycladus, Mitracarpus portoricensis, Mitracarpus pusillus, Mitracarpus recurvatus, Mitracarpus rigidifolius, Mitracarpus rizzinianus, Mitracarpus sagranus, Mitracarpus salzmannianus, Mitracarpus scaberulus, Mitracarpus schizangius, Mitracarpus squarrosus, Mitracarpus steyermarkii, Mitracarpus tenuis, Mitracarpus longicalyx, Mitracarpus bicrucis, Mitracarpus aristatus, Mitracarpus capitatus, Mitracarpus carnosus, Mitracarpus falcatus, Mitracarpus floribundus,

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,