Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
hirtostipula
ID:
383100

Status:
valid

Authors:
Valeton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. : t. 392 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382432

Common Names

  • Hairy-Stemmed Acranthera
  • Hairy Acranthera
  • Hairy-Stemmed Water-Starwort

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Description

Acranthera hirtostipula (also called Hairy-tipped Acranthera, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub with white flowers and evergreen leaves. It is native to Africa and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acranthera hirtostipula is a small, yellowish-green umbel, with each flower having three stamens. The seed is a small, three-sided nutlet. The seedlings are thin, grass-like and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acranthera hirtostipula is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and does not require much maintenance.

Where to Find Acranthera hirtostipula

Acranthera hirtostipula is native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. It can be found in the foothills of the Himalayas.

Acranthera hirtostipula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acranthera hirtostipula?

Acranthera hirtostipula

What is the common name of Acranthera hirtostipula?

Hairy-stipuled Acranthera

What is the natural habitat of Acranthera hirtostipula?

Moist soils, ditches, and marshes

Species in the Acranthera genus

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2385: Based on the initial data import
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.