Hedyotis ramarowii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Gamble) R.S.Rao & Hemadri
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Indian Forester 99: 378 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000980772
Common Names
- Hedyotis ramarowii
- Ramarow's False Rosemary
- Ramarow's Hedyotis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hedyotis ramarowii (also called Ramarow's Bluet, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and the Pacific Islands. It has small, ovate leaves and small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Hedyotis ramarowii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hedyotis ramarowii var. ramarowiiHedyotis ramarowii var. kannikattica Sundaresan, Manickam, Jothi & Murugan
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hedyotis ramarowii is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hedyotis ramarowii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Hedyotis ramarowii
Hedyotis ramarowii can be found in dry, rocky soils in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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-97626: Based on the initial data import
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
Koppula Hemadri (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemadri' in the authors string.
Rolla Seshagiri Rao (1921-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Rao' in the authors string.