Kallstroemia hirsutissima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zygophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsutissima
ID:
1146984
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vail ex Small
Source:
tro
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Fl. S.E. U.S. : 670 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146322
Common Names
- Kallstroemia Hirsutissima
- Hirsute Kallstroemia
- Hirsute Caltrop
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Kallstroemia hirsutissima (also called Hairy Kallstroemia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the southwestern United States. It has a woody stem and its leaves are alternate and simple, with an oblong-elliptic shape. It grows in moist forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Kallstroemia hirsutissima is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Kallstroemia hirsutissima are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Kallstroemia hirsutissima can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings can be taken from existing plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be done in spring or summer.
Where to Find Kallstroemia hirsutissima
Kallstroemia hirsutissima is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It can be found in dry, open desert habitats.
Species in the Kallstroemia genus
Kallstroemia pubescens, Kallstroemia maxima, Kallstroemia californica, Kallstroemia grandiflora, Kallstroemia hirsutissima, Kallstroemia parviflora, Kallstroemia perennans, Kallstroemia adscendens, Kallstroemia tucumanensis, Kallstroemia tribuloides, Kallstroemia incana, Kallstroemia rosei, Kallstroemia boliviana, Kallstroemia pennellii, Kallstroemia peninsularis, Kallstroemia standleyi, Kallstroemia mexicana, Kallstroemia curta, Kallstroemia hintonii,
Species in the Zygophyllaceae family
Balanites aegyptiaca, Balanites angolensis, Balanites glabra, Balanites maughamii, Balanites pedicellaris, Balanites rotundifolia, Balanites roxburghii, Balanites triflora, Balanites wilsoniana, Balanites aegyptiacus, Balanites wilsonianus, Bulnesia chilensis, Bulnesia foliosa, Bulnesia retamo, Bulnesia rivas-martinezii, Bulnesia schichendanzii, Bulnesia schickendantzii, Guaiacum coulteri, Guaiacum officinale, Guaiacum palmeri, Guaiacum sanctum, Guaiacum unijugum, Guaiacum nellii, Kallstroemia pubescens, Kallstroemia maxima, Kallstroemia californica, Kallstroemia grandiflora, Kallstroemia hirsutissima, Kallstroemia parviflora, Kallstroemia perennans, Kallstroemia adscendens, Kallstroemia tucumanensis, Kallstroemia tribuloides, Kallstroemia incana, Kallstroemia rosei, Kallstroemia boliviana, Kallstroemia pennellii, Kallstroemia peninsularis, Kallstroemia standleyi, Kallstroemia mexicana, Kallstroemia curta, Kallstroemia hintonii, Kelleronia gillettiae, Kelleronia splendens, Kelleronia revoilii, Larrea simulans, Larrea ameghinoi, Larrea divaricata, Larrea cuneifolia, Larrea nitida,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-34600045: Based on the initial data import
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
Anna Murray Vail (1863-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vail' in the authors string.