Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bambusetorum
ID:
980742

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 20: 469 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980080

Common Names

  • Hedyotis bambusetorum
  • Bambusetorum Hedyotis
  • False Rosemary

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Description

Hedyotis bambusetorum (also called Bamboo Hedyotis, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, oval leaves. It is native to India and is found in dry, sandy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hedyotis bambusetorum is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in floral arrangements. It is known to be a fast-growing, evergreen vine that is drought-tolerant and can be used to provide shade and privacy. It is also known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedyotis bambusetorum has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedyotis bambusetorum is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through stem cuttings or division of the plant. It can also be propagated from seed, though this is not as common.

Where to Find Hedyotis bambusetorum

Hedyotis bambusetorum can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Species in the Hedyotis genus

Hedyotis bahaii, Hedyotis wangii, Hedyotis yazhouensis, Hedyotis shenzhenensis, Hedyotis nairii, Hedyotis cheniana, Hedyotis wuzhishanensis, Hedyotis kottangathattiensis, Hedyotis xinyiensis, Hedyotis acutangula, Hedyotis aimiriikensis, Hedyotis albonerva, Hedyotis articularis, Hedyotis atropurpurea, Hedyotis bambusetorum, Hedyotis baotingensis, Hedyotis barberi, Hedyotis beddomei, Hedyotis benguetensis, Hedyotis bourdillonii, Hedyotis brachyantha, Hedyotis bracteosa, Hedyotis buxifolia, Hedyotis cagayanensis, Hedyotis camarinensis, Hedyotis cantoniensis, Hedyotis cardiophylla, Hedyotis catanduanensis, Hedyotis cathayana, Hedyotis caudata, Hedyotis caudatifolia, Hedyotis cinereoviridis, Hedyotis communis, Hedyotis coprosmoides, Hedyotis cornifolia, Hedyotis cryptantha, Hedyotis cushingiae, Hedyotis cyanantha, Hedyotis cyanescens, Hedyotis decora, Hedyotis dendroides, Hedyotis devicolamensis, Hedyotis diffusissima, Hedyotis divaricata, Hedyotis edanoii, Hedyotis effusa, Hedyotis equisetiformis, Hedyotis eualata, Hedyotis eucapitata, Hedyotis evenia,

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,

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