Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Species:
curtisii
ID:
1297737

Status:
valid

Authors:
Peter ex Hallier f.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 5: 385. (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001297075

Common Names

  • Jacquemontia curtisii
  • Curtis' Dayflower
  • Curtis' Jacquemontia

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Description

Jacquemontia curtisii (also called Sky-blue Cluster, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a twining, leafy, blue-violet plant with small flowers. It grows in disturbed areas, such as roadsides, and is often found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Jacquemontia curtisii is a popular ornamental plant, used for its showy, bright blue flowers. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jacquemontia curtisii has small, bell-shaped flowers with five white petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and have a reddish-brown stem.

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Where to Find Jacquemontia curtisii

Jacquemontia curtisii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from the United States to Argentina.

Jacquemontia curtisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Jacquemontia curtisii?

Jacquemontia curtisii

What is the common name of Jacquemontia curtisii?

Curtis' jacquemontia

Where is Jacquemontia curtisii found?

Jacquemontia curtisii is found in Mexico, Central America, and South America

Species in the Jacquemontia genus

Jacquemontia cearensis, Jacquemontia cephalantha, Jacquemontia cuyabana, Jacquemontia decipiens, Jacquemontia densifolia, Jacquemontia itatiayensis, Jacquemontia velloziana, Jacquemontia villosissima, Jacquemontia acrocephala, Jacquemontia browniana, Jacquemontia pannosa, Jacquemontia pentantha, Jacquemontia tomentella, Jacquemontia warmingii, Jacquemontia ochracea, Jacquemontia chrysanthera, Jacquemontia estrellensis, Jacquemontia cataractae, Jacquemontia ekmanii, Jacquemontia nipensis, Jacquemontia serpyllifolia, Jacquemontia tuerckheimii, Jacquemontia guyanensis, Jacquemontia revoluta, Jacquemontia obcordata, Jacquemontia albida, Jacquemontia pringlei, Jacquemontia abutiloides, Jacquemontia heterantha, Jacquemontia solanifolia, Jacquemontia sandwicensis, Jacquemontia linoides, Jacquemontia smithii, Jacquemontia pycnocephala, Jacquemontia spherocephala, Jacquemontia holosericea, Jacquemontia eastwoodiana, Jacquemontia paraguayensis, Jacquemontia anomala, Jacquemontia heterotricha, Jacquemontia rojasiana, Jacquemontia glaucescens, Jacquemontia lasioclados, Jacquemontia subsessilis, Jacquemontia velutina, Jacquemontia pentanthos, Jacquemontia acuminata, Jacquemontia asarifolia, Jacquemontia bracteosa, Jacquemontia capitellata,

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-8500513: Based on the initial data import
Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Johannes Gottfried Hallier (1868-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hallier f.' in the authors string.