Status:
valid
Authors:
Alston
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Handb. Fl. Ceylon 6(Suppl.): 146 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980965
Common Names
- Hedyotis trichoneura
- Trichoneura Hedysotis
- Hairy-Stemmed False Daisy
Description
Hedyotis trichoneura (also called Hairy-stalked Hedyotis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Myanmar, and Thailand. It grows in open, dry, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hedyotis trichoneura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hedyotis trichoneura is a small white or pinkish flower with four petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hedyotis trichoneura 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 trichoneura
Hedyotis trichoneura is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.
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,