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Hedyotis corymbosa (L.) Lam.
Family Name: | Rubiaceae |
Synonyms: | Oldenlandia corymbosa L. |
Common Name: | Two-flowered Oldenlandia, Flat-top Mille Graines, Old World Diamond-Flower |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
Plant Growth Form | Herbaceous Plant |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Maximum Height | 0.3 m to 0.4 m |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Tropical & Southern Africa, India, Tropical America |
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Perennial herb with an erect growth habit. |
Foliage | Paired leaves are lanceolate with smooth leaf edges. |
Flowers | Small, white flowers are composed of 4 narrowly ovate petals and 4 stamens. |
Fruits | Light green fruits are approximately round with 4 evenly distributed horns. |
Ethnobotanical Uses | Food (Herb and Spice) Medicinal ( In Chinese and Indian traditional medicine, this species is used to treat liver disorders. A study by Sadasivan et al. (2006) showed that whole plant extracts were effective against liver damage in mice.) |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny |
Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 4.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Dicot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Pink, White |
Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Flower Location | Axillary |
Inflorescence Type | Cyme |
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Master ID | 768 |
Species ID | 5238 |
Flora Disclaimer | The information in this website has been compiled from reliable sources, such as reference works on medicinal plants. It is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment and NParks does not purport to provide any medical advice. Readers should always consult his/her physician before using or consuming a plant for medicinal purposes. |