Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
procumbens
ID:
215905

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.F.Gmel.) Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
N. Amer. Fl. 32: 26 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215234

Common Names

  • Houstonia procumbens
  • Procumbens Houstonia
  • Houstonia Procumbens

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Synonyms

  • Houstonia rotundifolia Michx. [valid]
  • Anotis rotundifolia DC. [valid]
  • Oldenlandia rotundifolia A.Gray [valid]
  • Poiretia procumbens Walter ex J.F.Gmel. [valid]
  • Houstonia procumbens hirsuta (W.H.Lewis) D.B.Ward [valid]
  • Panetos rotundifolius Nieuwl. [valid]
  • Hedyotis procumbens (J.F.Gmel.) Fosberg [valid]
  • Hedyotis procumbens hirsuta W.H.Lewis [valid]
  • Hedyotis rotundifolia Torr. & A.Gray [illegitimate]
  • Hedyotis veronicifolia Steud. [valid]

Description

Houstonia procumbens (also called Trailing Bluets, among many other common names) is a small, annual herbaceous plant native to the southeastern United States. It has small, white, four-petaled flowers and grows in open woodlands, meadows, and prairies.

Uses & Benefits

Houstonia procumbens 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

Houstonia procumbens has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Houstonia procumbens is a low-growing, spreading perennial that is native to the southeastern United States. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring.

Where to Find Houstonia procumbens

Houstonia procumbens can be found in the southeastern United States.

Houstonia procumbens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Houstonia procumbens?

Houstonia procumbens

What is the common name of Houstonia procumbens?

Procumbent bluet

Where does Houstonia procumbens grow?

Houstonia procumbens grows in moist, sandy soils in the southeastern United States

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

Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:124315-2: Based on the initial data import