Antiphytum heliotropioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heliotropioides
ID:
539743
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 10: 122 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000539075
Common Names
- Antiphytum Heliotropioides
- Heliotropioides
- Antiphytum
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- Amblynotopsis heliotropioides J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
- Cryptantha heliotropoides Loes. [unknown]
- Eritrichium heliotropioides Torr. [unknown]
- Krynitzkia heliotropioides A.Gray [unknown]
- Krynitzkia heliotropoides Gray [unknown]
Description
Antiphytum heliotropioides (also called Heliotrope-like Antiphytum, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Western Cape Province of South Africa, and is found in rocky, sandy and clay soils.
Uses & Benefits
Antiphytum heliotropioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antiphytum heliotropioides is white, with five petals and five sepals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antiphytum heliotropioides is a small, succulent perennial with a rosette of fleshy, gray-green leaves. It is native to Mexico and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but kept relatively dry in winter.
Where to Find Antiphytum heliotropioides
Antiphytum heliotropioides can be found in the Central Valley of California.
Antiphytum heliotropioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antiphytum heliotropioides?
Antiphytum heliotropioides
What is the common name of Antiphytum heliotropioides?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Antiphytum heliotropioides?
It is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe
Species in the Antiphytum genus
Antiphytum bornmuelleri, Antiphytum caespitosum, Antiphytum ehrenbergii, Antiphytum floribundum, Antiphytum heliotropioides, Antiphytum hintoniorum, Antiphytum humilis, Antiphytum nudicalces, Antiphytum paniculatum, Antiphytum parryi, Antiphytum peninsulare, Antiphytum stoechadifolium, Antiphytum nudicaules, Antiphytum staechadifolium,
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2642446: Based on the initial data import
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.