Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
ramosissimum
ID:
719541

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sieber ex DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 536 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718874

Common Names

  • Heliotrope
  • Ramosissimum
  • Ramosissima

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Synonyms

  • Lithospermum hispidum Forssk. [unknown]
  • Heliophytum kotschyi Bunge [unknown]
  • Heliotropium affghanum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Heliotropium assyricum Aucher ex DC. [unknown]
  • Heliotropium balansae Riedl [unknown]
  • Heliotropium eriocarpum Schimp. ex DC. [unknown]
  • Heliotropium moroccanum G.Don [unknown]
  • Heliotropium sarothroclados Bornm. [unknown]
  • Heliotropium turcomanicum Popov & Korovin [unknown]

Description

Heliotropium ramosissimum (also called Branched Heliotrope, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in coastal areas, often in sandy soils, and can reach a height of up to 40 cm. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white or blue.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium ramosissimum 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 ramosissimum is a small, white, 5-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliotropium ramosissimum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a pot of moist soil. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.

Where to Find Heliotropium ramosissimum

Heliotropium ramosissimum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Heliotropium ramosissimum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium ramosissimum?

Heliotropium ramosissimum

What is the common name of Heliotropium ramosissimum?

Branched Heliotrope

What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium ramosissimum?

Dry, rocky hillsides 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

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Franz Sieber (1789-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sieber' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:117174-1: Based on the initial data import