Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
arboreum
ID:
1409303

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blanco) Mabb.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Mabberley's Pl.-Book 1101. 2017

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421768



Common Names

  • Heliotropium arboreum
  • Tree Heliotrope
  • Sea Heliotrope


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Description

Heliotropium arboreum (also called Tree Heliotrope, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to tropical Asia. It has dark green, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in tropical forests and is often found near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium arboreum is a small shrub with white flowers. It is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is also used for its attractive foliage and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliotropium arboreum is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliotropium arboreum is a shrub native to East Asia. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Germination can take up to two months.

Where to Find Heliotropium arboreum

Heliotropium arboreum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in India, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa.

Heliotropium arboreum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium arboreum?

Heliotropium arboreum

What is the common name of Heliotropium arboreum?

Tree Heliotrope

What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium arboreum?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

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,

References

David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
Francisco Manuel Blanco (1779-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanco' in the authors string.