Dentella repens
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Dentella repens

Bhoomipat Phool/Dudhia/Shwet Kerui (Bangla · India)

Tier 2 Difficulty: easy Water: low Light: partial_sun Toxicity: low
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
53
Observations
28

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Dentella repens, the creeping dentella, is a slender, prostrate herb that grows in low-lying areas, riverbanks, and clayey soils up to 350 m elevation. It has dichotomous branches that root at the nodes, opposite subsessile leaves, and interpetiolar stipules. The small white funnel-shaped flowers are solitary, axillary, and often borne in V-shaped forks of branches, with a hairy calyx and a two-celled ovary. Flowering and fruiting occur throughout the year, and the species is assessed as Least Concern (LC).

Care Guide

💧 Water

Creeping lickstoop thrives in environments with balanced moisture levels and also shows tolerance to drought. It is recommended to water it every three weeks. This evergreen plant is commonly found outdoors and performs exceptionally well in containers, where water retention can be more easily controlled.

☀️ Light Partial sun

Creeping lickstoop is native to habitats like forest understories and rocky areas, where it receives natural shade. It prefers partial sun but can adapt to full sun or full shade, showing its versatile and hardy nature.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Creeping lickstoop comes from tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. Therefore, it is well suited to high heat and moisture. It is sensitive to sudden temperature shifts and favors a steady thermal environment, so avoiding temperature swings indoors is important. It typically cannot withstand cold and needs warmer conditions to grow. If the ambient temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Creeping lickstoop is a low-growing perennial that's perfect for ground cover. To promote healthy growth, prune it in the spring. This will help remove dead stems and make sure the plant gets enough sunlight. Regular pruning also prevents disease and increases density. Be sure to use clean, sharp tools to minimize stress on the plant.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Vine
Life Cycle
Annual, Perennial
Genus
Dentella
Family
Rubiaceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
30 cm
Mature Spread
10 cm to 20 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink
Flower Size
1.02 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Fall
Native Area
Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Philippines, Bhutan, Singapore, Bangladesh, Thailand, China

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Common Names (2)

en Bhoomipat Phool/Dudhia/Shwet Kerui (Bangla
en India)