Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 8: 36 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980917
Common Names
- Hedyotis Subevenosa
- Blue-eyed Grass
- Hedyotis Indica
Description
Hedyotis subevenosa (also called Sub-even Hedyotis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to India and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, and has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Hedyotis subevenosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hedyotis subevenosa is a white or pinkish-white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, white, round seedling.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedyotis subevenosa is a tropical plant that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.
Where to Find Hedyotis subevenosa
Hedyotis subevenosa can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
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,