Houstonia correllii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(W.H.Lewis) Terrell
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 31: 425 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215168
Common Names
- Houstonia correllii
- Correllii Houstonia
- Houstonia Correllii
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- Hedyotis correllii W.H.Lewis [valid]
Description
Houstonia correllii (also called 'Correll's Bluet', among many other common names) is a small herb native to North America. It has small, oval leaves and blue flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in grasslands and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Houstonia correllii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Houstonia correllii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Houstonia correllii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
Where to Find Houstonia correllii
Houstonia correllii is native to the southwestern United States, from California to Texas.
Houstonia correllii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Houstonia correllii?
Houstonia correllii
What are the common names of Houstonia correllii?
Correll's Houstonia, Correll's Bluet
What is the natural habitat of Houstonia correllii?
Houstonia correllii is native to the temperate grasslands of North America.
Species in the Houstonia genus
Houstonia acerosa, Houstonia caerulea, Houstonia canadensis, Houstonia correllii, Houstonia croftiae, Houstonia humifusa, Houstonia longifolia, Houstonia micrantha, Houstonia palmeri, Houstonia parviflora, Houstonia procumbens, Houstonia prostrata, Houstonia purpurea, Houstonia pusilla, Houstonia rubra, Houstonia serpyllifolia, Houstonia sharpii, Houstonia spellenbergii, Houstonia subviscosa, Houstonia teretifolia, Houstonia wrightii, Houstonia macvaughii, Houstonia ouachitana, Houstonia rosea,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
Edward E. Terrell (1923-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Terrell' in the authors string.
Walter Hepworth Lewis (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.H.Lewis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:124276-2: Based on the initial data import