Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
argenteum
ID:
1216697

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd. ex Lehm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1818

Citation Micro:
Pl. Asperif. Nucif. : 73 (1818)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216035



Common Names

  • Heliotropium Argenteum
  • Argenteum Heliotrope
  • Silver Heliotrope


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Description

Heliotropium argenteum (also called Silver Heliotrope, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is an annual herb with stems that are up to 30 cm tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky places.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium argenteum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat skin issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliotropium argenteum has small white flowers with yellow throats and 5 petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliotropium argenteum is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Heliotropium argenteum

Heliotropium argenteum is native to Peru and can be found in the northern parts of the country.

Heliotropium argenteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium argenteum?

Heliotropium argenteum

What is the common name of Heliotropium argenteum?

Silver Heliotrope

What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium argenteum?

It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows in Europe and Asia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4003102: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Willdenow (1765-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Willd.' in the authors string.
Johann Georg Christian Lehmann (1792-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lehm.' in the authors string.