Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
whiteheadii
ID:
981678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 2: 303 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981016

Common Names

  • Hedyotis whiteheadii
  • Whitehead's False Rosemary
  • Whitehead's Hedyotis

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Description

Hedyotis whiteheadii (also called Whitehead's False Pimpernel, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States and grows in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hedyotis whiteheadii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedyotis whiteheadii has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedyotis whiteheadii is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C (77-86°F).

Where to Find Hedyotis whiteheadii

Hedyotis whiteheadii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

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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