Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
alcyonium
ID:
719041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 9: 626 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718374



Common Names

  • Heliotropium alcyonium
  • Alcyonium Heliotrope
  • Alcyonium Heliotrope


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Description

Heliotropium alcyonium (also called Sea Heliotrope, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant with a sprawling habit and small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in sandy coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium alcyonium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliotropium alcyonium is a white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Heliotropium alcyonium is best done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they are large enough to handle. The plants should be grown in full sun and should be watered regularly. Fertilizer should be applied every few months to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Heliotropium alcyonium

Heliotropium alcyonium can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Heliotropium alcyonium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium alcyonium?

Heliotropium alcyonium

What is the common name of Heliotropium alcyonium?

Kingfisher heliotrope

What type of plant is Heliotropium alcyonium?

Herb

Species in the Heliotropium genus

Heliotropium ziegleri, Heliotropium abbreviatum, Heliotropium acutiflorum, Heliotropium aegyptiacum, Heliotropium aenigmatum, Heliotropium aequoreum, Heliotropium agdense, Heliotropium albovillosum, Heliotropium albrechtii, Heliotropium alcyonium, Heliotropium ammophilum, Heliotropium amnis-edith, Heliotropium amplexicaule, Heliotropium anchusanthum, Heliotropium angiospermum, Heliotropium anomalum, Heliotropium antiatlanticum, Heliotropium apertum, Heliotropium arbainense, Heliotropium arborescens, Heliotropium arenicola, Heliotropium arenitense, Heliotropium arguzioides, Heliotropium argyreum, Heliotropium azzanum, Heliotropium bacciferum, Heliotropium balfourii, Heliotropium benadirense, Heliotropium biannulatiforme, Heliotropium biblianum, Heliotropium bogdanii, Heliotropium borasdjunense, Heliotropium bovei, Heliotropium brachygyne, Heliotropium brachythrix, Heliotropium bracteatum, Heliotropium brevilimbe, Heliotropium bucharicum, Heliotropium bullockii, Heliotropium buruense, Heliotropium calvariavis, Heliotropium chalcedonium, Heliotropium chaudharyanum, Heliotropium chenopodiaceum, Heliotropium chorassanicum, Heliotropium chrysocarpum, Heliotropium circinatum, Heliotropium collinum, Heliotropium confertiflorum, Heliotropium congestum,

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,