Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
hirtella
ID:
265704

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Bremek.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 71: 216 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000265036

Common Names

  • Pauridiantha hirtella
  • Hirtella
  • Pauridiantha

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Synonyms

  • Urophyllum hirtellum Benth. [valid]

Description

Pauridiantha hirtella (also called hirtella pauridiantha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a woody climber with white flowers and is native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pauridiantha hirtella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Pauridiantha hirtella has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pauridiantha hirtella is a perennial, evergreen, herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and will tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Pauridiantha hirtella

Pauridiantha hirtella is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Pauridiantha hirtella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pauridiantha hirtella?

Pauridiantha hirtella

What is the common name of Pauridiantha hirtella?

Unknown

What is the natural habitat of Pauridiantha hirtella?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Pauridiantha genus

Pauridiantha afzelii, Pauridiantha bequaertii, Pauridiantha bridelioides, Pauridiantha callicarpoides, Pauridiantha canthiiflora, Pauridiantha dewevrei, Pauridiantha divaricata, Pauridiantha efferata, Pauridiantha floribunda, Pauridiantha hirtella, Pauridiantha insularis, Pauridiantha mayumbensis, Pauridiantha micrantha, Pauridiantha multiflora, Pauridiantha paucinervis, Pauridiantha pierlotii, Pauridiantha pyramidata, Pauridiantha rubens, Pauridiantha schnellii, Pauridiantha siderophila, Pauridiantha stipulosa, Pauridiantha sylvicola, Pauridiantha symplocoides, Pauridiantha verticillata, Pauridiantha viridiflora, Pauridiantha ziamaeana, Pauridiantha coalescens, Pauridiantha letestuana, Pauridiantha liebrechtsiana, Pauridiantha pleiantha, Pauridiantha smetsiana, Pauridiantha udzungwaensis, Pauridiantha hirsuta, Pauridiantha kahuziensis, Pauridiantha liberiensis, Pauridiantha muhakiensis, Pauridiantha talbotii, Pauridiantha uniflora, Pauridiantha triflora, Pauridiantha longistipula, Pauridiantha barbata, Pauridiantha crystallina, Pauridiantha setiflora, Pauridiantha schumannii, Pauridiantha arcuata, Pauridiantha cauliflora, Pauridiantha makakana, Pauridiantha chlorantha, Pauridiantha gracilipes, Pauridiantha principensis,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-148138: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.