Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
indicus
ID:
1105229

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) R.Br. ex Schult.

Source:
tro

Year:
1820

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis [Roemer & Schultes] 6: 126. 1820 [Aug-Dec 1820] , isonym

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001104567

Common Names

  • Hemidesmus Indicus
  • Indicus Hemidesmus
  • Indicus's Hemidesmus

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Description

Hemidesmus indicus (also called Indicus Hemidesmus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to India. It has long and narrow leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hemidesmus indicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hemidesmus indicus is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemidesmus indicus is a woody, perennial shrub native to India. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by layering. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept lightly moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once the cuttings are established, they should be watered regularly during the growing season and allowed to dry out between waterings. The plant should be fertilized every few months during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Hemidesmus indicus

Hemidesmus indicus is native to India and can be found in the western and southern parts of the country, particularly in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Species in the Hemidesmus genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2609794: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.