Oldenlandiopsis callitrichoides
Creeping Bluet
Also known as: Hedyotis callitrichoides (Griseb.) W.H.Lewis +1 more
- Hedyotis callitrichoides (Griseb.) W.H.Lewis
- Oldenlandia callitrichoides Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Oldenlandiopsis callitrichoides (commonly known as Creeping-Bluet) is a shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Naturally occurring in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northwest, Bahamas, Cayman Is., Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cook Is., Florida, Guyana, Hawaii, Taiwan, Tokelau-Manihiki