Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
lasiocarpum
ID:
719362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fisch. & C.A.Mey.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Index Seminum (LE, Petropolitanus) 4: 38 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718695

Common Names

  • Lasiocarpum Heliotrope
  • Lasiocarpum Turnsole
  • Lasiocarpum Heliotropium

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Synonyms

  • Heliotropium eichwaldii lasiocarpum (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Heliotropium ellipticum lasiocarpum (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Popov [unknown]
  • Heliotropium europaeum lasiocarpum (Fisch. & C.A.Mey.) Kazmi [unknown]

Description

Heliotropium lasiocarpum (also called Heliotrope, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry and disturbed habitats, such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium lasiocarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliotropium lasiocarpum is small, white or pink, and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliotropium lasiocarpum 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 lasiocarpum

Heliotropium lasiocarpum is found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.

Heliotropium lasiocarpum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium lasiocarpum?

Heliotropium lasiocarpum

What is the common name of Heliotropium lasiocarpum?

Woolly-fruited heliotrope

What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium lasiocarpum?

Dry slopes and rocky areas

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 kew-2844169: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Ernst Ludwig von Fischer (1782-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fisch.' in the authors string.
Carl Anton von Meyer (1795-1855): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.A.Mey.' in the authors string.