Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) Kuntze
Source:
cmp
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 428 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717240
Common Names
- Helia viridiflora
- Viridiflora Helia
- Viridiflora Sunrose
Description
Helia viridiflora (also called Green-flowered Heliotrope, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a tall stem and a rosette of leaves, and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers. It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Helia viridiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Helia viridiflora has small, star-shaped yellow flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Helia viridiflora is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Helia viridiflora
Helia viridiflora can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece.
Helia viridiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Helia viridiflora?
Helia viridiflora
What is the common name of Helia viridiflora?
Helia viridiflora
What is the family of Helia viridiflora?
Asteraceae
Species in the Helia genus
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus,
Anthocleista amplexicaulis,
Anthocleista djalonensis,
Anthocleista grandiflora,
Anthocleista inermis,
Anthocleista laxiflora,
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana,
Anthocleista longifolia,
Anthocleista madagascariensis,
Anthocleista microphylla,
Anthocleista nobilis,
Anthocleista obanensis,
Anthocleista procera,
Anthocleista scandens,
Anthocleista schweinfurthii,
Anthocleista vogelii,
Anthocleista potalioides,
Aripuana cullmaniorum,
Bartonia paniculata,
Bartonia verna,
Bartonia virginica,
Bisgoeppertia robustior,
Bisgoeppertia gracilis,
Bisgoeppertia scandens,
Blackstonia acuminata,
Blackstonia grandiflora,
Blackstonia imperfoliata,
Blackstonia perfoliata,
Calolisianthus amplissimus,
Calolisianthus pedunculatus,
Canscora alata,
Canscora andrographioides,
Canscora concanensis,
Canscora diffusa,
Canscora heteroclita,
Canscora macrocalyx,
Canscora pauciflora,
Canscora perfoliata,
Canscora roxburghii,
Canscora schultesii,
Canscora stricta,
Canscora bidoupensis,
Canscora bhatiana,
Canscora shrirangiana,
Canscora ciathula,
Canscora tetraptera,
Celiantha bella,
Celiantha chimantensis,
Celiantha imthurniana,
Centaurium ameghinoi,