Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Genus:
Species:
heliocarpa
ID:
714757

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brand

Source:
ksu

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 252(97): 120 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000714090



Common Names

  • Hackelia heliocarpa
  • Heliocarpa' Hackelia
  • Hackelia


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Description

Hackelia heliocarpa (also called Sunflower Hackelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to China. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, including grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hackelia heliocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and can provide a unique and attractive look to any landscape.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hackelia heliocarpa has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hackelia heliocarpa is a perennial herb native to the Himalayas. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or seeds. Division should be done in early spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Hackelia heliocarpa

Hackelia heliocarpa can be found in the Himalayas.

Hackelia heliocarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hackelia heliocarpa?

Hackelia heliocarpa

What is the common name of Hackelia heliocarpa?

Sunflower Stickseed

What is the family of Hackelia heliocarpa?

Boraginaceae

Species in the Hackelia genus

Hackelia bhutanica, Hackelia brachytuba, Hackelia ciliata, Hackelia deflexa, Hackelia difformis, Hackelia diffusa, Hackelia heliocarpa, Hackelia meeboldii, Hackelia mexicana, Hackelia murgabica, Hackelia obtusifolia, Hackelia popovii, Hackelia uncinata, Hackelia hintoniorum, Hackelia patens, Hackelia leonotis, Hackelia parviflora, Hackelia revoluta, Hackelia amethystina, Hackelia bella, Hackelia besseyi, Hackelia californica, Hackelia cinerea, Hackelia cronquistii, Hackelia cusickii, Hackelia davisii, Hackelia floribunda, Hackelia hirsuta, Hackelia hispida, Hackelia micrantha, Hackelia mundula, Hackelia nervosa, Hackelia pinetorum, Hackelia setosa, Hackelia sharsmithii, Hackelia ursina, Hackelia velutina, Hackelia venusta, Hackelia virginiana, Hackelia andicola, Hackelia ibapensis, Hackelia ophiobia, Hackelia brevicula, Hackelia skutchii, Hackelia stricta, Hackelia gracilenta, Hackelia hendersonii, Hackelia scaberrima, Hackelia rattanii, Hackelia stewartii,

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,