Hedyotis gamblei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.N.Henry & Subr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Proc. Indian Acad. Sci., B 76: 26 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980367
Common Names
- Hedyotis gamblei
- Gamblei Hedyotis
- Hedyotis Gamblei
Searching for Hedyotis gamblei? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hedyotis gamblei (also called Gamble's 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 gamblei is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedyotis gamblei has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Searching for Hedyotis gamblei? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hedyotis gamblei is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate drought. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Hedyotis gamblei
Hedyotis gamblei 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-97258: Based on the initial data import
Ambrose Nathaniel Henry (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.N.Henry' in the authors string.
Krishnaier Subramanyam (1915-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Subr.' in the authors string.