Status:
valid
Authors:
Conrath
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1908: 224 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721328
Common Names
- Heteromorpha involucrata
- Involucrate Heteromorpha
- Involucrate False Foxglove
Description
Heteromorpha involucrata (also called Involucrate Heteromorpha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apiaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of the Indian Ocean, from India to Australia. It typically grows in dry, rocky habitats such as grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Heteromorpha involucrata is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and as a traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heteromorpha involucrata is a small, white, five-petaled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heteromorpha involucrata is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is propagated by seed or cuttings and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Heteromorpha involucrata
Heteromorpha involucrata is native to Central and South America, and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.
Heteromorpha involucrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heteromorpha involucrata?
Heteromorpha involucrata
What is the common name of Heteromorpha involucrata?
Involucrate Heteromorpha
What is the family of Heteromorpha involucrata?
Asteraceae
Species in the Heteromorpha genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,