Status:
valid
Authors:
Schinz
Source:
ipni
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 30: 268 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001327753
Common Names
- Heliotropium oliverianum
- Oliver's Heliotrope
- Oliver's Heliotropium
Description
Heliotropium oliverianum (also called Oliver's Heliotrope, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heliotropium oliverianum has been used as an ornamental plant, as a bee forage, and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heliotropium oliverianum has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, brown, and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems and small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heliotropium oliverianum is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or late fall.
Where to Find Heliotropium oliverianum
Heliotropium oliverianum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Heliotropium oliverianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliotropium oliverianum?
Heliotropium oliverianum
What is the common name of Heliotropium oliverianum?
Oliverianum
What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium oliverianum?
Grassy 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,