Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
bacciferum
ID:
719076

Status:
valid

Authors:
Forssk.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Fl. Aegypt.-Arab. : 38 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718409



Common Names

  • Heliotropium bacciferum
  • Berry-Bearing Heliotrope
  • Bacciferum Heliotrope


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Synonyms

  • Dialion undulatum Raf. [unknown]
  • Heliotropium undulatum Vahl [unknown]
  • Heliotropium undulatum tuberculosum Boiss. [unknown]
  • Heliotropium bacciferum lignosum (Schweinf. ex Vatke) Kazmi [unknown]
  • Lithospermum lignosum Schweinf. ex Vatke [unknown]
  • Heliotropium undulatum suberosa Clarke [unknown]
  • Heliotropium bacciferum fartakense (Sw.) Kazmi [unknown]

Description

Heliotropium bacciferum (also called Berry-bearing Heliotrope, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium bacciferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever and diarrhea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Heliotropium bacciferum var. suberosum (Clarke) Bhandari

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliotropium bacciferum is a white or pinkish-white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Heliotropium bacciferum 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 bacciferum

Heliotropium bacciferum 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 bacciferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium bacciferum?

Heliotropium bacciferum

What is the common name of Heliotropium bacciferum?

Bacciferous Heliotropium

What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium bacciferum?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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,

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