Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punicea
ID:
981411

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craib

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1931: 277 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980749

Common Names

  • Hedyotis punicea
  • Purple False Rosemary
  • Purple Hedyotis

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Description

Hedyotis punicea (also called Scarlet Bluet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and the Pacific Islands. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hedyotis punicea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a ground cover, and as a hedge plant. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hedyotis punicea 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 punicea is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers. It can be pruned to keep it compact.

Where to Find Hedyotis punicea

Hedyotis punicea can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and China.

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,