Hedyotis wangii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.J.Wang
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 41: 85 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336208
Common Names
- Hedyotis wangii
- Wangii Hedyotis
- Wangii Hedyotis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hedyotis wangii (also called Wang's Hedyotis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hedyotis wangii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hedyotis wangii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. Its seedlings have dark green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hedyotis wangii is a small, evergreen, succulent shrub that grows up to 1 m (3 feet) tall. It can be propagated by cuttings or by dividing the root ball. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The root ball can be divided in spring or fall and replanted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Hedyotis wangii
Hedyotis wangii can be found in the tropical rainforests of China.
Hedyotis wangii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hedyotis wangii?
Hedyotis wangii
What is the common name of Hedyotis wangii?
Wang's Hedyotis
What is the natural habitat of Hedyotis wangii?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
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-216576: Based on the initial data import
Rui Jiang Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Wang' in the authors string.