Houstonia croftiae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton & Rusby
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Trans. New York Acad. Sci. 7: 10 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215169
Common Names
- Houstonia croftiae
- Croftiae Houstonia
- Houstonia Croftiae
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- Hedyotis croftiae (Britton & Rusby) Shinners [valid]
Description
Houstonia croftiae (also called 'Croft'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 croftiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscapes. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Houstonia croftiae 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 croftiae 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 croftiae
Houstonia croftiae is native to the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida and north to Virginia.
Houstonia croftiae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Houstonia croftiae?
Houstonia croftiae
What is the common name of Houstonia croftiae?
Croft's bluet
Where is Houstonia croftiae found?
It is found in the southeastern United States, from Texas to Florida.
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
Henry Hurd Rusby (1855-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rusby' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:124277-2: Based on the initial data import