Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
neesiana
ID:
981288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 18: 341 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980626

Common Names

  • Hedyotis Neesiana
  • Neesiana Hedyotis
  • Hedyotis Neesiana

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Description

Hedyotis neesiana (also called Nees' Indian Barrenwort, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows up to 0.5 m tall and has ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in the tropical and subtropical regions in open forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hedyotis neesiana is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping purposes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedyotis neesiana is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedyotis neesiana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Once established, the plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Hedyotis neesiana

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

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