Contains 7 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Based on available data, Stenaria is not amply distinct from Houstonia (Church 2003; Groeninckx et al. 2009; Shanks 2015; Neupane et al. 2017: Appendix S5), differing from previous circumscriptions (Terrell 1996, 2001).
Classification
Citation
HOUSTONIA Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 105. 1753.
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TYPE: Houstonia caerulea Linnaeus Lectotypified by Standley, in Britton, N. Amer. Fl. 32: 24. 1918.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houstonia longifolia | LONGLEAF SUMMER BLUET | Native | ||
| Houstonia micrantha | SOUTHERN BLUET | Native | ||
| Houstonia nigricans var. floridana | FLORIDA DIAMONDFLOWERS | Native | ||
| Houstonia nigricans var. nigricans | DIAMONDFLOWERS | Native | ||
| Houstonia procumbens | INNOCENCE; ROUNDLEAF BLUET | Native | ||
| Houstonia purpurea | LARGE SUMMER BLUET; VENUS' PRIDE | Native | ||
| Houstonia pusilla | TINY BLUET | Native FACU (NWPL) |
[Family identification key]
No identification key is available for this family.