Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
villosa
ID:
310369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Borhidi & Bisse

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 27: 33 (1981 publ. 1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309701

Common Names

  • Shaferocharis villosa
  • Hairy Shaferocharis
  • Hairy Starwort

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Description

Shaferocharis villosa (also called Hairy Shaferocharis, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers and hairy leaves native to Central and South America. It typically grows in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Shaferocharis villosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Shaferocharis villosa is a small, purple-colored flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Shaferocharis villosa are small and have a purple hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Shaferocharis villosa is a tropical shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Shaferocharis villosa

Shaferocharis villosa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Shaferocharis villosa FAQ

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Arecaceae

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-190918: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Johannes Bisse (1935-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bisse' in the authors string.