Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yazhouensis
ID:
336877

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.W.Xing & R.J.Wang

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 41: 87 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336209

Common Names

  • Hedyotis yazhouensis
  • Yazhouensis Hedyotis
  • Yazhouensis Hedyotis

Searching for Hedyotis yazhouensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Hedyotis yazhouensis (also called Yazhou 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 yazhouensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedyotis yazhouensis 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.

Searching for Hedyotis yazhouensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Hedyotis yazhouensis is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is tolerant of salt spray. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Hedyotis yazhouensis

Hedyotis yazhouensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of China.

Hedyotis yazhouensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hedyotis yazhouensis?

Hedyotis yazhouensis

What is the family of Hedyotis yazhouensis?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Hedyotis yazhouensis?

Yazhou Hedyotis

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-216577: Based on the initial data import
Fu Wu Xing (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.W.Xing' in the authors string.
Rui Jiang Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.J.Wang' in the authors string.