Status:
valid
Authors:
Walsingham
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 65: 480 (2010 publ. 2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331737
Common Names
- Gomphostemma hirsutum
- Hairy Gomphostemma
- Hairy-stemmed Gomphostemma
Description
Gomphostemma hirsutum (also called Hairy gomphostemma, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial herbaceous plant native to South Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single stem with a few branches. It grows in dry grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gomphostemma hirsutum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gomphostemma hirsutum has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small and black, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small and green, with a height of 1-2 cm.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gomphostemma hirsutum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Gomphostemma hirsutum
Gomphostemma hirsutum is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
Gomphostemma hirsutum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gomphostemma hirsutum?
Gomphostemma hirsutum
What are the common names of Gomphostemma hirsutum?
Hairy Gomphostemma
What is the natural habitat of Gomphostemma hirsutum?
Dry bushland and open woodlands
Species in the Gomphostemma genus
Gomphostemma grandiflorum,
Gomphostemma aborense,
Gomphostemma chinense,
Gomphostemma crinitum,
Gomphostemma curtisii,
Gomphostemma deltodon,
Gomphostemma dolichobotrys,
Gomphostemma eriocarpon,
Gomphostemma hainanense,
Gomphostemma hemsleyanum,
Gomphostemma heyneanum,
Gomphostemma javanicum,
Gomphostemma keralense,
Gomphostemma leptodon,
Gomphostemma lucidum,
Gomphostemma mastersii,
Gomphostemma melissifolium,
Gomphostemma microcalyx,
Gomphostemma microdon,
Gomphostemma niveum,
Gomphostemma nutans,
Gomphostemma ovatum,
Gomphostemma parviflorum,
Gomphostemma pedunculatum,
Gomphostemma stellato-hirsutum,
Gomphostemma strobilinum,
Gomphostemma sulcatum,
Gomphostemma thomsonii,
Gomphostemma velutinum,
Gomphostemma hirsutum,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,