Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
trichostomum
ID:
719678

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ksu

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 42(I): 319 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719011

Common Names

  • Heliotropium Trichostomum
  • Trichostomum Heliotropium
  • Heliotropium Heliotropium

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Description

Heliotropium trichostomum (also called Woolly heliotrope, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It is a small, perennial herb with small, white flowers and a strong, pungent odor.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium trichostomum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliotropium trichostomum is a small, white, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliotropium trichostomum is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soil and requires regular watering. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Heliotropium trichostomum

Heliotropium trichostomum is native to the Caribbean and can be found in moist areas, such as swamps, wetlands, and along the edges of rivers and streams.

Heliotropium trichostomum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium trichostomum?

Heliotropium trichostomum

What is the common name of Heliotropium trichostomum?

Three-lobed Heliotrope

What type of plant is Heliotropium trichostomum?

It is a type of herb

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,