Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
patens
ID:
981345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 38: 311 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980683

Common Names

  • Patens False Daisy
  • Patens Hedyotis
  • Patens False Daisy-Hedyotis

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Description

Hedyotis patens (also called Smallflower Bluet, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in open woods, prairies, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Hedyotis patens has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedyotis patens has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedyotis patens is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Hedyotis patens

Hedyotis patens is native to India and can be found in tropical rainforests.

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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