Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
corymbosa
ID:
1067307

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Macbr. ex Elliott

Source:
tro

Year:
1817

Citation Micro:
Sketch Bot. S. Carolina [Elliott] 1: 336. 1817 [Oct 1817]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001066645



Common Names

  • Hydrolea
  • Corymbose Hydrolea
  • Hydrolea


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Description

Hydrolea corymbosa (also called Blue Water-leaf, among many other common names) is an annual herb in the Hydrophyllaceae family. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in sandy washes and dry slopes. It has a branched stem, and its leaves are deeply divided and covered with white hairs. Its flowers are blue and bell-shaped.

Uses & Benefits

Hydrolea corymbosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and yards. It is also used in erosion control projects, as it helps to stabilize the soil and reduce runoff.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hydrolea corymbosa has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydrolea corymbosa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist medium.

Where to Find Hydrolea corymbosa

Hydrolea corymbosa is native to the southeastern United States.

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-16200077: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Elliott (1771-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elliott' in the authors string.
James Macbride (1784-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Macbr.' in the authors string.