Blue Hedyotis
Hedyotis cyanantha
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Karnataka, Tamil Nadu
- Flowering
- October-June
Plant Details
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Opposite
Typical of the Rubiaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Rubiaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Malayalam
- ഹെഡിയോട്ടിസ് സയനാന്ത
About Blue Hedyotis
Blue Hedyotis (Hedyotis cyanantha) is a herb belonging to the Rubiaceae family (Coffee/Madder family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, cymose/panicle/head flower clusters, berry/drupe/capsule fruit. It is typically found in lateritic slopes and grasslands. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during October-June.
Rubiaceae
Coffee/Madder family
Blue Hedyotis belongs to the Rubiaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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