Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plantaginifolia
ID:
981369

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. 18: 340 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980707

Common Names

  • Plantaginifolia False Daisy
  • Plantaginifolia Hedyotis
  • Plantaginifolia False Daisy-Hedyotis

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Description

Hedyotis plantaginifolia (also called Plantain-Leaved False Rosemary, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant with small white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is found in open woods, thickets, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hedyotis plantaginifolia 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

The flower of Hedyotis plantaginifolia is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedyotis plantaginifolia is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seeds. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Hedyotis plantaginifolia

Hedyotis plantaginifolia 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,