Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
tro
Year:
1871
Citation Micro:
Botany [Fortieth Parallel] : 239 (1871)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215339
Common Names
- Brevistyla Mertensia
- Brevistyla Lungwort
- Brevistyla Oysterleaf
Description
Mertensia brevistyla (also called short-styled bluebells, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to Arizona, and grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Mertensia brevistyla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mertensia brevistyla is a bell-shaped, blue-violet bloom. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mertensia brevistyla is a low-growing, spreading perennial herb with blue to purple flowers. It is native to the western United States and Canada. It is easy to grow from seed and can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It is a good choice for rock gardens, borders, and containers.
Where to Find Mertensia brevistyla
Mertensia brevistyla can be found in the western United States, including California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
Mertensia brevistyla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mertensia brevistyla?
Mertensia brevistyla
What is the common name of Mertensia brevistyla?
Short-styled Bluebells
What is the habitat of Mertensia brevistyla?
Open, dry, rocky slopes and hillsides
Species in the Mertensia genus
Mertensia stylosa,
Mertensia tweedyi,
Mertensia oreophila,
Mertensia ovata,
Mertensia maritima,
Mertensia rivularis,
Mertensia serrulata,
Mertensia pratensis,
Mertensia pterocarpa,
Mertensia coronata,
Mertensia sinica,
Mertensia franciscana,
Mertensia davurica,
Mertensia kamczatica,
Mertensia virginica,
Mertensia platyphylla,
Mertensia subcordata,
Mertensia umbratilis,
Mertensia arizonica,
Mertensia bakeri,
Mertensia bella,
Mertensia brevistyla,
Mertensia campanulata,
Mertensia ciliata,
Mertensia cusickii,
Mertensia humilis,
Mertensia lanceolata,
Mertensia longiflora,
Mertensia macdougalii,
Mertensia viridis,
Mertensia pallasii,
Mertensia sibirica,
Mertensia simplicissima,
Mertensia meyeriana,
Mertensia lineariloba,
Mertensia cynoglossoides,
Mertensia brachyloba,
Mertensia lateriflora,
Mertensia brachycalyx,
Mertensia nivalis,
Mertensia fendleri,
Mertensia nevadensis,
Mertensia cana,
Mertensia eastwoodiae,
Mertensia mexicana,
Mertensia dahurica,
Mertensia serrulata,
Mertensia grahamii,
Mertensia longipedunculata,
Mertensia parvifolia,
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis,
Actinocarya tibetica,
Adelocaryum coelestinum,
Adelocaryum flexuosum,
Adelocaryum malabaricum,
Adelocaryum nebulicola,
Adelocaryum lambertianum,
Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum,
Aegonychon zollingeri,
Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum,
Aegonychon calabricum,
Aegonychon calabrum,
Afrotysonia africana,
Afrotysonia glochidiata,
Afrotysonia pilosicaulis,
Alkanna amana,
Alkanna angustifolia,
Alkanna areolata,
Alkanna attilae,
Alkanna aucheriana,
Alkanna auranitica,
Alkanna bracteosa,
Alkanna caliensis,
Alkanna cappadocica,
Alkanna confusa,
Alkanna corcyrensis,
Alkanna cordifolia,
Alkanna dumanii,
Alkanna frigida,
Alkanna froedinii,
Alkanna galilaea,
Alkanna graeca,
Alkanna haussknechtii,
Alkanna hellenica,
Alkanna hirsutissima,
Alkanna hispida,
Alkanna incana,
Alkanna intercedens,
Alkanna jordanovii,
Alkanna kotschyana,
Alkanna leiocarpa,
Alkanna leptophylla,
Alkanna lutea,
Alkanna macrophylla,
Alkanna macrosiphon,
Alkanna maleolens,
Alkanna megacarpa,
Alkanna methanaea,
Alkanna milliana,
Alkanna mughlae,