Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
elongata
ID:
1217639

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 697 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216977

Common Names

  • Elongata Heliophila
  • Heliophila
  • Elongata Daisy

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Description

Heliophila elongata (also called elongate heliophila, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to southern Africa. It has small white flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and other disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Heliophila elongata has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees. It is also used for erosion control and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliophila elongata is a small, white, five-petalled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliophila elongata can be propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. The seeds will germinate in about two weeks. Transplant the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Heliophila elongata can also be propagated by cuttings. Take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should root in about four weeks.

Where to Find Heliophila elongata

Heliophila elongata can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape provinces.

Heliophila elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliophila elongata?

Heliophila elongata

What is the family of Heliophila elongata?

Brassicaceae

What are the common names of Heliophila elongata?

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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,