Status:
valid
Authors:
Eckl. & Zeyh.
Source:
tro
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Afr. Austral. 12, No. 89 1834
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001036305
Common Names
- Heliophila brassicaefolia
- Brassicaefolia Heliophila
- Heliophila
Description
Heliophila brassicaefolia (also called Broccoli-leaved Heliophila, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant in the Brassicaceae family. It is native to South Africa and other parts of Africa. It grows in dry, rocky and sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Heliophila brassicaefolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in terrariums and aquariums as a decorative plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Heliophila brassicaefolia are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Heliophila brassicaefolia
Heliophila brassicaefolia is found in the Mediterranean region, the Middle East, and parts of Africa.
Species in the Heliophila genus
Heliophila monosperma,
Heliophila maraisiana,
Heliophila namaquensis,
Heliophila hurkana,
Heliophila suborbicularis,
Heliophila brassicaefolia,
Heliophila cornellsbergia,
Heliophila ramosissima,
Heliophila juncea,
Heliophila acuminata,
Heliophila adpressa,
Heliophila affinis,
Heliophila africana,
Heliophila alpina,
Heliophila amplexicaulis,
Heliophila arenaria,
Heliophila arenosa,
Heliophila brachycarpa,
Heliophila brassicifolia,
Heliophila bulbostyla,
Heliophila callosa,
Heliophila carnosa,
Heliophila cedarbergensis,
Heliophila cinerea,
Heliophila collina,
Heliophila concatenata,
Heliophila cornuta,
Heliophila coronopifolia,
Heliophila dissecta,
Heliophila crithmifolia,
Heliophila cuneata,
Heliophila decurva,
Heliophila diffusa,
Heliophila digitata,
Heliophila dregeana,
Heliophila elata,
Heliophila elongata,
Heliophila esterhuyseniae,
Heliophila eximia,
Heliophila filicaulis,
Heliophila formosa,
Heliophila gariepina,
Heliophila glauca,
Heliophila katbergensis,
Heliophila laciniata,
Heliophila lactea,
Heliophila thunbergii,
Heliophila leptophylla,
Heliophila linearis,
Heliophila linoides,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa,
Abdra aprica,
Acuston perenne,
Aethionema rhodopaeum,
Aethionema alanyae,
Aethionema arabicum,
Aethionema armenum,
Aethionema capitatum,
Aethionema carlsbergii,
Aethionema carneum,
Aethionema cephalanthum,
Aethionema cordatum,
Aethionema coridifolium,
Aethionema demirizii,
Aethionema diastrophis,
Aethionema dumanii,
Aethionema edentulum,
Aethionema eunomioides,
Aethionema fimbriatum,
Aethionema froedinii,
Aethionema gileadense,
Aethionema glaucinum,
Aethionema grandiflorum,
Aethionema heterocarpum,
Aethionema heterophyllum,
Aethionema huber-morathii,
Aethionema karamanicum,
Aethionema lepidioides,
Aethionema levandowskyi,
Aethionema lycium,
Aethionema marashicum,
Aethionema membranaceum,
Aethionema munzurense,
Aethionema orbiculatum,
Aethionema papillosum,
Aethionema retsina,
Aethionema saxatile,
Aethionema schistosum,
Aethionema semnanensis,
Aethionema speciosum,
Aethionema spicatum,
Aethionema stylosum,
Aethionema subulatum,
Aethionema syriacum,
Aethionema thesiifolium,
Aethionema thomasianum,
Aethionema transhyrcanum,
Aethionema turcicum,
Aethionema umbellatum,
Aethionema virgatum,