Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
balfourii
ID:
719081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gürke

Source:
ksu

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3a): 97 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718414



Common Names

  • Heliotropium balfourii
  • Balfour's Heliotrope
  • Balfourii Heliotrope


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Description

Heliotropium balfourii (also called Balfour's 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 balfourii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliotropium balfourii 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 balfourii 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 balfourii

Heliotropium balfourii 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 balfourii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium balfourii?

Heliotropium balfourii

What is the common name of Heliotropium balfourii?

Balfour's Heliotropium

What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium balfourii?

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,