Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticulosa
ID:
981019

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 15: 544 (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980357

Common Names

  • Hedyotis fruticulosa
  • Fruticulosa Hedyotis
  • Hedyotis Fruticulosa

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Description

Hedyotis fruticulosa (also called Bushy Hedyotis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is a small, erect, perennial herb with ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hedyotis fruticulosa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hedyotis fruticulosa var. fruticulosa
Hedyotis fruticulosa var. yapensis (Kaneh.) Fosberg
Hedyotis fruticulosa var. atroglomerata Fosberg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedyotis fruticulosa has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedyotis fruticulosa is a perennial herb that grows in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Hedyotis fruticulosa

Hedyotis fruticulosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, China, and Malaysia.

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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