Houstonia prostrata
New Mexico Starviolet
Also known as: Hedyotis sinaloae W.H.Lewis +4 more
- Hedyotis sinaloae W.H.Lewis
- Hedyotis vegrandis W.H.Lewis
- Houstonia parvula Brandegee
- Houstonia prostrata var. parvula (Brandegee) Wiggins
- Houstonia prostrata var. prostrata
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual.
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Naturally occurring in North America, Houstonia prostrata (commonly known as New Mexico starviolet) is an annual belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to desert or dry shrubland conditions.
Macro Climate
Arid
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, Mexico Northwest