Hedyotis scabridifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kaneh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 25: 7 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980834
Common Names
- Hedyotis scabridifolia
- Scabrid-Leaved False Pimpernel
- Scabrid-Leaved Hedyotis
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Hedyotis scabridifolia (also called Rough-leaved Hedyotis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hedyotis scabridifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hedyotis scabridifolia var. scabridifoliaHedyotis scabridifolia var. stonei Fosberg
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedyotis scabridifolia 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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Hedyotis scabridifolia 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 scabridifolia
Hedyotis scabridifolia 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-97683: Based on the initial data import
Ryōzō Kanehira (1882-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaneh.' in the authors string.