Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lawsoniae
ID:
981161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Arn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Ind. Orient. : 407 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980499

Common Names

  • Hedyotis lawsoniae
  • Lawson's Hedyotis
  • Mountain Bluet

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Description

Hedyotis lawsoniae (also called Lawson's False Roselle, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka, and is found in open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hedyotis lawsoniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has medicinal properties and can be used to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedyotis lawsoniae has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedyotis lawsoniae 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 lawsoniae

Hedyotis lawsoniae can be found in East Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.

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-97377: Based on the initial data import
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.