Status:
valid
Authors:
Al-Turki, Omer & Ghafoor
Source:
ksu
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 137: 219 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718670
Common Names
- Jizanense Heliotrope
- Jizanense Turnsole
- Jizanense Heliotropium
Description
Heliotropium jizanense (also called Jizan Heliotrope, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in coastal habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heliotropium jizanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heliotropium jizanense is a white or pinkish-white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heliotropium jizanense can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Heliotropium jizanense
Heliotropium jizanense can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Heliotropium jizanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliotropium jizanense?
Heliotropium jizanense
What is the common name of Heliotropium jizanense?
Jizan heliotrope
Where is Heliotropium jizanense native to?
Central and South America
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,