Two-flowered hedyotis ~ Rumput mutiara
Oldenlandia corymbosa
A common plant that has a tendency to grow in cracks near drains where it can get enough moisture. Its leaves are narrow and oval. Its four-petalled flowers are white with a purple tinge, very small, and often grow in pairs. Fruits are tiny capsules with numerous seeds.
Status: Least concern, Introduced (Tropical Africa)
Habit: Annual herbaceous
Cultivation: Planted by seeds or transplanting
Ecological Function: Attracts pollinators
Pollinators: Thrips, bees, wasps, butterflies
Soil: Sandy soil
Moisture: Moist soil
Shade: Partial shade, no shade
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