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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) |
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| 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 |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Perennial herb with an erect growth habit. |
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| Foliage | Paired leaves are lanceolate with smooth leaf edges. |
| Flowers | Small, white flowers are composed of 4 narrowly ovate petals and 4 stamens. |
| Fruit | Light green fruits are approximately round with 4 evenly distributed horns. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Food (Herb or 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. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| 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 |
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| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| Inflorescence Type | Cyme |
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Others
| Master ID | 768 |
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| Species ID | 5238 |
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