Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiexserta
ID:
981201

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr. & F.P.Metcalf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 229 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980539

Common Names

  • Hedyotis longiexserta
  • Longiexserta Hedyotis
  • Longiexserta Indian-bluet

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Description

Hedyotis longiexserta (also called Long-Exserted Hedyotis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India and is found in forests and grasslands. It has ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hedyotis longiexserta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an anti-inflammatory.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedyotis longiexserta has white flowers with yellow centers, small black seeds, and small seedlings with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedyotis longiexserta is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Hedyotis longiexserta

Hedyotis longiexserta can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-97412: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Franklin Post Metcalf (1892-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.P.Metcalf' in the authors string.