Oldenlandia diffusa Snake-needle grass (Rubiaceae)

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Oldenlandia diffusa
Snake-needle grass
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The Oldenlandia diffusa plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea and Formosa. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Snake-needle grass.

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Latin Name:  Oldenlandia diffusa
Common Name:  Snake-needle grass
Family:  Rubiaceae
Author:  (Willd.)Roxb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Moist ground and fields[238]. A weed of gardens and fields[147].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers growing in a damp soil in partial shade[238]. This species is not very hardy outdoors in Britain, tolerating temperatures down to about -5°c[238]. It should be possible to grow it as a spring-sown annual in most parts of the country[K].

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