Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
brachythrix
ID:
719097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 9: 585 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718430



Common Names

  • Heliotropium brachythrix
  • Short-haired Heliotrope
  • Short-haired Sunrope


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Description

Heliotropium brachythrix (also called Short-styled Heliotrope, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It is native to South America, and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites. It has small, white flowers with a purple center.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium brachythrix 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 brachythrix is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. 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

Heliotropium brachythrix can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light. The plant can also be propagated by division.

Where to Find Heliotropium brachythrix

Heliotropium brachythrix 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 brachythrix FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium brachythrix?

Heliotropium brachythrix

What is the common name of Heliotropium brachythrix?

Short-leaved Heliotropium

What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium brachythrix?

It is native to New Zealand and grows in alpine and subalpine shrubland.

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,