Status:
valid
Authors:
S.F.Blake
Source:
gcc
Year:
1924
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 22: 629, pl. 59 (1924)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000000494
Common Names
- Flourensia hirtissima
- Hirtissima Flourensia
- Hairy Flourensia
Description
Flourensia hirtissima (also called Hairy Flourensia, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a woody stem and small, white flower heads. It grows in dry scrublands and other dry habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Flourensia hirtissima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flourensia hirtissima has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Flourensia hirtissima is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Flourensia hirtissima
Flourensia hirtissima is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky slopes.
Flourensia hirtissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Flourensia hirtissima?
Flourensia hirtissima
What is the common name of Flourensia hirtissima?
Hairy Flourensia
What is the natural habitat of Flourensia hirtissima?
Flourensia hirtissima is native to South America.
What is the flowering period of Flourensia hirtissima?
Flourensia hirtissima flowers from April to June.
What is the height of Flourensia hirtissima?
Flourensia hirtissima can grow up to 1 meter in height.
Species in the Flourensia genus
Flourensia hirtissima,
Flourensia glutinosa,
Flourensia fiebrigii,
Flourensia peruviana,
Flourensia ilicifolia,
Flourensia blakeana,
Flourensia angustifolia,
Flourensia solitaria,
Flourensia oolepis,
Flourensia glutinosa,
Flourensia pringlei,
Flourensia monticola,
Flourensia heterolepis,
Flourensia thurifera,
Flourensia cernua,
Flourensia niederleinii,
Flourensia pulcherrima,
Flourensia cajabambensis,
Flourensia retinophylla,
Flourensia laurifolia,
Flourensia polycephala,
Flourensia tortuosa,
Flourensia microphylla,
Flourensia macroligulata,
Flourensia leptopoda,
Flourensia retinophylla,
Flourensia campestris,
Flourensia hirta,
Flourensia suffrutescens,
Flourensia resinosa,
Flourensia collodes,
Flourensia dentata,
Flourensia riparia,
Flourensia macrophylla,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,