Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scaberrima
ID:
981491

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 17: 432 (1920 publ. 1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980829

Common Names

  • Hedyotis scaberrima
  • Rough False Pimpernel
  • Rough Hedyotis

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Description

Hedyotis scaberrima (also called Scaberrima Hedyotis, among many other common names) is a small, erect annual herb, growing up to 40 cm tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hedyotis scaberrima 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

Hedyotis scaberrima has small white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedyotis scaberrima is a perennial herb which can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Hedyotis scaberrima

Hedyotis scaberrima can be found in India, Nepal, 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,

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