Status:
valid
Authors:
Thwaites
Source:
wcs
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 419 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980200
Common Names
- Ashy-green Hedyotis
- Hedyotis cinereoviridis
- Ashy-green Hedyotis
Description
Hedyotis cinereoviridis (also called Grey-Green Hedyotis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Madagascar. It is a small shrub with bright green leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in dry forests and grasslands at elevations of up to 1000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Hedyotis cinereoviridis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hedyotis cinereoviridis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedyotis cinereoviridis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Hedyotis cinereoviridis
Hedyotis cinereoviridis can be found in India.
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,