Centrosolenia hirsuta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
595027
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
London J. Bot. 5: 362 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000594359
Common Names
- Hairy Centrosolenia
- Hairy Centrosolenia
- Hairy Centrosolenia
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- Nautilocalyx cordatus (Gleason) L.E.Skog [unknown]
- Episcia cordata Gleason [unknown]
- Episcia hirsuta Hanst. [unknown]
Description
Centrosolenia hirsuta (also called Hairy Centrosolenia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a woody base, native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Centrosolenia hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Centrosolenia hirsuta has small, white flowers that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Centrosolenia hirsuta is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Centrosolenia hirsuta
Centrosolenia hirsuta is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Centrosolenia hirsuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Centrosolenia hirsuta?
Centrosolenia hirsuta
What is the common name of Centrosolenia hirsuta?
Centrosolenia hirsuta
What is the family of Centrosolenia hirsuta?
Asteraceae
Species in the Centrosolenia genus
Centrosolenia densa, Centrosolenia hirsuta, Centrosolenia bryogeton, Centrosolenia chimantensis, Centrosolenia coccinea, Centrosolenia crenata, Centrosolenia orinocensis, Centrosolenia paujiensis, Centrosolenia porphyrotricha, Centrosolenia pusilla, Centrosolenia rosea, Centrosolenia rubra, Centrosolenia vestita,
Species in the Gesneriaceae family
Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,
References
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:378510-1: Based on the initial data import