Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
amaranthinum
ID:
719719

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Regel) Doweld

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
in Sukkulenty 4(1-2): 41. 2002.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719052

Common Names

  • Heliphyllum Amaranthinum
  • Amaranthinum Heliphyllum
  • Heliphyllum Heliphyllum

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Description

Heliphyllum amaranthinum (also called Amaranth heliphyllum, 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

Heliphyllum amaranthinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliphyllum amaranthinum 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 and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliphyllum amaranthinum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist to wet soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of water conditions and can be grown in water up to 1.5m deep.

Where to Find Heliphyllum amaranthinum

Heliphyllum amaranthinum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Heliphyllum amaranthinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliphyllum amaranthinum?

Heliphyllum amaranthinum

What is the common name of Heliphyllum amaranthinum?

Amaranthine Heliphyllum

What type of plant is Heliphyllum amaranthinum?

It is a type of herb

Species in the Cactaceae family

Acanthocalycium glaucum, Acanthocalycium spiniflorum, Acanthocalycium thionanthum, Acanthocalycium leucanthum, Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum, Acanthocalycium klimpelianum, Acanthocereus chiapensis, Acanthocereus tetragonus, Acanthocereus guatemalensis, Acanthocereus maculatus, Acanthocereus canoensis, Acanthocereus castellae, Acanthocereus cuixmalensis, Acanthocereus fosterianus, Acanthocereus haackeanus, Acanthocereus hesperius, Acanthocereus hirschtianus, Acanthocereus macdougallii, Acanthocereus oaxacensis, Acanthocereus paradoxus, Acanthocereus rosei, Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus, Acanthocereus atropurpureus, Acharagma aguirreanum, Acharagma roseanum, Airampoa albisaetacens, Airampoa armata, Airampoa ayrampo, Airampoa boliviensis, Airampoa cedergreniana, Airampoa chilensis, Airampoa corrugata, Airampoa erectoclada, Airampoa ianthinantha, Airampoa microdisca, Airampoa minuscula, Airampoa orurensis, Airampoa panellana, Airampoa picardoi, Airampoa silvestris, Airampoa tilcarensis, Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis, Aporocactus flagelliformis, Aporocactus martianus, Aporocactus moennighoffii, Aporocactus knebelii, Aporoheliocereus smithianus, Ariocarpus agavoides, Ariocarpus bravoanus, Ariocarpus drabi,

References

Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Alexander B. Doweld (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Doweld' in the authors string.