Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
273479

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 15: t. 1292 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000272811

Common Names

  • Hairy Meadow-Rue
  • Hairy False Baby's Breath
  • Hairy Phyllostegia

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Synonyms

  • Phyllostegia hirsuta laxior O.Deg. & Sherff [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia laxior (O.Deg. & Sherff) H.St.John [unknown]
  • Phyllostegia ternaria H.St.John [unknown]

Description

Phyllostegia hirsuta (also called 'Maui Rose', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Hawaii, growing up to 2 m in height. It has small, orange flowers and is found in open woodlands, heaths and coastal scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Phyllostegia hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-cancer properties. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phyllostegia hirsuta has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phyllostegia hirsuta can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept moist until the plants are established.

Where to Find Phyllostegia hirsuta

Phyllostegia hirsuta is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and can be found in the dry forests of Maui and Hawai'i.

Phyllostegia hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phyllostegia hirsuta?

Phyllostegia hirsuta

What is the common name of Phyllostegia hirsuta?

Hairy Bluebells

What is the natural habitat of Phyllostegia hirsuta?

Dry, rocky cliffs in Maui, Hawaii

Species in the Phyllostegia genus

Phyllostegia ambigua, Phyllostegia bracteata, Phyllostegia brevidens, Phyllostegia electra, Phyllostegia floribunda, Phyllostegia glabra, Phyllostegia grandiflora, Phyllostegia haliakalae, Phyllostegia helleri, Phyllostegia hillebrandii, Phyllostegia hirsuta, Phyllostegia hispida, Phyllostegia kaalaensis, Phyllostegia kahiliensis, Phyllostegia knudsenii, Phyllostegia lantanoides, Phyllostegia macrophylla, Phyllostegia mannii, Phyllostegia micrantha, Phyllostegia mollis, Phyllostegia parviflora, Phyllostegia pilosa, Phyllostegia racemosa, Phyllostegia renovans, Phyllostegia rockii, Phyllostegia stachyoides, Phyllostegia tahitensis, Phyllostegia tongaensis, Phyllostegia variabilis, Phyllostegia velutina, Phyllostegia vestita, Phyllostegia waimeae, Phyllostegia warshaueri, Phyllostegia wawrana, Phyllostegia yamaguchii, Phyllostegia hillebrandii, Phyllostegia yamaguchii,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-155571: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.