Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
aucheri
ID:
1284120

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 9: 533 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283458



Common Names

  • Heliotropium aucheri
  • Aucher's Heliotrope
  • Aucheri Sunrose


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Description

Heliotropium aucheri (also called Aucher's Heliotrope, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm in height. It has white flowers and is native to South America. It typically grows in rocky and sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium aucheri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Heliotropium aucheri sub. carmanicum (Bunge) Akhani & Förther

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliotropium aucheri has small white flowers with five petals and a single style. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Heliotropium aucheri requires full sun to partial shade, moist soil, and regular watering. Propagation can be done through seed or division.

Where to Find Heliotropium aucheri

Heliotropium aucheri can be found in the Middle East and parts of North Africa.

Heliotropium aucheri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium aucheri?

Heliotropium aucheri

What is the common name of Heliotropium aucheri?

Aucheri's Heliotropium

Where is Heliotropium aucheri found?

Heliotropium aucheri is found in the Mediterranean region

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,