Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
318652

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. (Baillon) 11: 45. 1891 [Jun-Jul 1891] ; Britton, in Mem. Torrey Bot. Club, v. (1894) 285

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317984

Common Names

  • Synandra hispidula
  • Hispidula Synandra
  • Hairy Synandra

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Synonyms

  • Lamium hispidulum Michx. [unknown]
  • Synandra grandiflora Nutt. [unknown]
  • Torreya grandiflora Raf. [valid]

Description

Synandra hispidula (also called 'Hairy Synandra', among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It has a smooth, green stem and its leaves are ovate in shape. It prefers moist, shady soils and is often found in wet woods and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Synandra hispidula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Synandra hispidula has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with hairy, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Synandra hispidula is a perennial herb that is native to the eastern United States. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or fall and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.

Where to Find Synandra hispidula

Synandra hispidula is native to the temperate regions of North America and Asia. It can be found in the United States, Canada, China, Japan, Korea, and Russia.

Synandra hispidula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Synandra hispidula?

Synandra hispidula

What type of plant is Synandra hispidula?

Herb

What is the natural habitat of Synandra hispidula?

Subtropical and tropical moist forests

Species in the Synandra genus

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