Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
981102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 8: 33 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980440

Common Names

  • Hedyotis Humilis
  • Low Hedyotis
  • Humile Hedyotis

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Description

Hedyotis humilis (also called Low Hedyotis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hedyotis humilis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a medicinal plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedyotis humilis is a small, white or pink star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of Hedyotis humilis is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Hedyotis humilis are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedyotis humilis is a tropical perennial herb that is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or division of the rhizomes. It can also be propagated from cuttings.

Where to Find Hedyotis humilis

Hedyotis humilis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

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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