Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cantoniensis
ID:
980804

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.C.How ex W.C.Ko

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
J. S. China Agric. Univ. 16(4): 42 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980142

Common Names

  • Hedyotis cantoniensis
  • Canton Hedyotis
  • Canton Island Hedyotis

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Description

Hedyotis cantoniensis (also called Canton Hedyotis, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to China. It has small, ovate leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in open areas, such as grasslands and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hedyotis cantoniensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a groundcover, and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedyotis cantoniensis is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedyotis cantoniensis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a light, moist soil. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hedyotis cantoniensis

Hedyotis cantoniensis can be found in China.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-97047: Based on the initial data import
Foon Chew How (1908-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.C.How' in the authors string.
Wan Chang Ko (1916-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Ko' in the authors string.