Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
skeleton
ID:
719600

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 9: 578 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718933

Common Names

  • Heliotropium Skeleton
  • Skeleton Heliotrope
  • Skeleton Forget-me-not

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Description

Heliotropium skeleton (also called skeleton heliotrope, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in sandy soils, coastal dunes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium skeleton is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant has a pleasant aroma and is used in perfumes and potpourri.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliotropium skeleton is a white or pale blue, five-petaled star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliotropium skeleton is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment until it is well-rooted.

Where to Find Heliotropium skeleton

Heliotropium skeleton is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Heliotropium skeleton FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium skeleton?

Heliotropium skeleton

What is the common name of Heliotropium skeleton?

Skeleton Heliotropium

What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium skeleton?

It is native to New Zealand and grows in alpine and subalpine shrubland.

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,