Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 17(7): 51 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719026
Common Names
- Heliotropium Uninerve
- Uninerve Heliotropium
- Heliotropium Heliotropium
Description
Heliotropium uninerve (also called Uninerved 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 has small, white flowers and hairy, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Heliotropium uninerve is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heliotropium uninerve is a small white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small black seed with a white coating. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heliotropium uninerve is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is easily propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.
Where to Find Heliotropium uninerve
Heliotropium uninerve 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 uninerve FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliotropium uninerve?
Heliotropium uninerve
What is the common name of Heliotropium uninerve?
Uninerved Heliotrope
What type of plant is Heliotropium uninerve?
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,