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hairy ayenia
Scientific Name: Ayenia pilosa
Family: Sterculiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Ayenia pilosa - Hairy Ayenia
Ayenia pilosa, commonly known as Hairy Ayenia, is a subshrub belonging to the genus Ayenia.
Considerations for Pets
- The leaves of Ayenia limitaris (Texas Ayenia) are noted as being hairy. While the text does not make any specific suggestions regarding toxicity, this might be a factor to consider when allowing pets to interact with this plant.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ayenia pilosa Cristobal
- Common Name: Hairy Ayenia
- Family: Sterculiaceae (sometimes classified under Malvaceae)
- Order: Malvales
- Class: Dicotyledoneae
- Synonyms: Ayenia insulicola (synonym of Ayenia pusilla auct. non L.)
Distribution and Habitat
- Ayenia pilosa is native to Texas (TX) and New Mexico (NM) in the United States.
- It is specifically mentioned as being found in Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a).
Morphological Characteristics
- Ayenia pilosa is a perennial subshrub, meaning it lives for more than two years and has a woody base.
- The leaves of Ayenia limitaris, a related species, are 1 1/2-3 inches long, simple, alternate, and hairy.
Ecological Role
- The plant is native to Texas, implying it plays a role in the local ecosystem.
Adaptations
- The text mentions that the Texas Ayenia (Ayenia limitaris) has hairy leaves.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The plant produces nectar.
Further Information
- Discover Life has a page dedicated to the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Ayenia pilosa.