Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
eucapitata
ID:
980985

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 2: 303 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980323

Common Names

  • Hedyotis eucapitata
  • Eucapitate False Daisy
  • Eucapitate Hedyotis

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Description

Hedyotis eucapitata (also called Eucapitate Hedyotis, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to China, Japan, and Korea. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has small, white flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The leaves are ovate and have a smooth texture.

Uses & Benefits

Hedyotis eucapitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedyotis eucapitata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, upright stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedyotis eucapitata is a low-growing, evergreen perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into their permanent location.

Where to Find Hedyotis eucapitata

Hedyotis eucapitata is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

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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