Status:
valid
Authors:
Luebert & Weigend
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 49: 41 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332629
Common Names
- Heliotropium Oxapampanum
- Oxapampanum Heliotropium
- Oxapampanum Orchid
Description
Heliotropium oxapampanum (also called Oxapampa Heliotrope, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant of the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Peru and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas. It has a woody stem and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Heliotropium oxapampanum is used as a medicinal plant and also as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heliotropium oxapampanum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heliotropium oxapampanum is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Heliotropium oxapampanum
Heliotropium oxapampanum is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Heliotropium oxapampanum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliotropium oxapampanum?
Heliotropium oxapampanum
What is the common name of Heliotropium oxapampanum?
Heliotropium oxapampanum
What is the native habitat of Heliotropium oxapampanum?
Peru
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,