Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
615568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buist ex Graham

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 65: t. 3695 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614900



Common Names

  • Collinsia heterophylla
  • Blue-eyed Mary
  • Purple Chinese Houses


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Description

Collinsia heterophylla (also called Variable-leaved Blue-eyed Mary, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has small, white to lavender flowers with a yellow center. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia to California, and is found in a variety of habitats, including open woods, meadows, and grassy slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Collinsia heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Collinsia heterophylla var. austromontana (Newsom) Munz
Collinsia heterophylla var. heterophylla

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Collinsia heterophylla is a small, white or pinkish-white, two-lipped bloom with a yellow throat. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin, with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Collinsia heterophylla is a perennial herb that grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Plants should be spaced 12-18 inches apart.

Where to Find Collinsia heterophylla

Collinsia heterophylla can be found in California, Oregon, and Washington.

Collinsia heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Collinsia heterophylla?

Collinsia heterophylla

What is the common name of Collinsia heterophylla?

Heterophyllous Collinsia

What is the natural habitat of Collinsia heterophylla?

Grassland and chaparral

Species in the Plantaginaceae family

Acanthorrhinum ramosissimum, Adenosma annamense, Adenosma bracteosum, Adenosma camphoratum, Adenosma cordifolium, Adenosma debilis, Adenosma elsholtzioides, Adenosma glutinosum, Adenosma hirsutum, Adenosma indianum, Adenosma inopinatum, Adenosma javanicum, Adenosma macrophyllum, Adenosma malabaricum, Adenosma microcephalum, Adenosma muelleri, Adenosma nelsonioides, Adenosma papuana, Adenosma punctata, Adenosma retusilobum, Adenosma subrepens, Adenosma ternata, Adenosma thorelii, Agathelpis adunca, Agathelpis brevifolia, Agathelpis mucronata, Albraunia foveopilosa, Albraunia fugax, Albraunia psilosperma, Anamaria heterophylla, Anarrhinum bellidifolium, Anarrhinum corsicum, Anarrhinum duriminium, Anarrhinum forsskaolii, Anarrhinum fruticosum, Anarrhinum intermedium, Anarrhinum laxiflorum, Anarrhinum longipedicellatum, Anarrhinum orientale, Anarrhinum pedatum, Anarrhinum forskaohlii, Ancistrostylis harmandii, Angelonia acuminatissima, Angelonia alternifolia, Angelonia angustifolia, Angelonia arguta, Angelonia biflora, Angelonia bisaccata, Angelonia blanchetii, Angelonia campestris,

References

Robert Graham (1786-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graham' in the authors string.
Robert Buist (1805-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buist' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:801630-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].