Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cathayana
ID:
980830

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Ko

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Fl. Hainan. 3: 579 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980168

Common Names

  • Hedyotis cathayana
  • Cathayan Hedyotis
  • Chinese Hedyotis

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Description

Hedyotis cathayana (also called Cathay 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 cathayana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscapes. It is also used to treat fever, inflammation, and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedyotis cathayana has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedyotis cathayana 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 cathayana

Hedyotis cathayana 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-97073: Based on the initial data import
Wan Chang Ko (1916-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Ko' in the authors string.