roundleaf bluet
Houstonia procumbens (Walter ex J.F.Gmel.) Standl.
Houstonia procumbens, the roundleaf bluet, is a perennial plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the southeastern United States, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. The plant grows in disturbed sites and moist, open, sandy areas. Its flowering period spans from March to October.
Description
Houstonia procumbens is a member of the genus Houstonia and is part of the Rubiaceae family. It is found in the southeastern U.S., where it thrives in open, sandy, and moist environments. The species was first described in 1918 and is known for its blooming season from March to October. Commonly referred to as roundleaf bluet, it is a low-growing perennial adapted to a range of disturbed habitats.
Other common names
roundleaf bluet
Distribution
Alabama · Florida · Georgia · Louisiana · Mississippi · South Carolina
Synonyms
Houstonia rotundifoliaAnotis rotundifoliaOldenlandia rotundifoliaPoiretia procumbensHoustonia procumbens var. hirsutaPanetos rotundifoliusHedyotis procumbensHedyotis procumbens var. hirsutaHedyotis rotundifoliaHedyotis veronicifolia
