Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
cerroleonense
ID:
1259917

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Degen

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Candollea 49(1): 255 (1994).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001259255

Common Names

  • Heliotropium
  • Heliotrope
  • Cherry Pie

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Description

Heliotropium cerroleonense (also called Cerroleonense Heliotropium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Brazilian Atlantic Forest. It has a smooth stem and ovate leaves. It grows in moist and shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium cerroleonense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant due to its attractive foliage and ability to tolerate low light levels.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliotropium cerroleonense is a white, five-petaled bloom with a diameter of 1.5 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliotropium cerroleonense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Heliotropium cerroleonense

Heliotropium cerroleonense is native to South America.

Heliotropium cerroleonense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium cerroleonense?

Heliotropium cerroleonense

What is the common name of Heliotropium cerroleonense?

Cerro Leonense Heliotrope

What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium cerroleonense?

Dry grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands

Species in the Heliotropium genus

Heliotropium ziegleri, Heliotropium abbreviatum, Heliotropium acutiflorum, Heliotropium aegyptiacum, Heliotropium aenigmatum, Heliotropium aequoreum, Heliotropium agdense, Heliotropium albovillosum, Heliotropium albrechtii, Heliotropium alcyonium, Heliotropium ammophilum, Heliotropium amnis-edith, Heliotropium amplexicaule, Heliotropium anchusanthum, Heliotropium angiospermum, Heliotropium anomalum, Heliotropium antiatlanticum, Heliotropium apertum, Heliotropium arbainense, Heliotropium arborescens, Heliotropium arenicola, Heliotropium arenitense, Heliotropium arguzioides, Heliotropium argyreum, Heliotropium azzanum, Heliotropium bacciferum, Heliotropium balfourii, Heliotropium benadirense, Heliotropium biannulatiforme, Heliotropium biblianum, Heliotropium bogdanii, Heliotropium borasdjunense, Heliotropium bovei, Heliotropium brachygyne, Heliotropium brachythrix, Heliotropium bracteatum, Heliotropium brevilimbe, Heliotropium bucharicum, Heliotropium bullockii, Heliotropium buruense, Heliotropium calvariavis, Heliotropium chalcedonium, Heliotropium chaudharyanum, Heliotropium chenopodiaceum, Heliotropium chorassanicum, Heliotropium chrysocarpum, Heliotropium circinatum, Heliotropium collinum, Heliotropium confertiflorum, Heliotropium congestum,

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50190864: Based on the initial data import
Rosa Degen (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Degen' in the authors string.