Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
dasycarpum
ID:
1265328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ledeb. ex Eichw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Pl. Nov. Casp.-Cauc. : 11 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001264666



Common Names

  • Heliotropium dasycarpum
  • Dasycarpum Heliotropium
  • Dasycarpum


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Description

Heliotropium dasycarpum (also called Wooly Heliotrope, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has white flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas. It is found in disturbed areas, roadsides, and gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium dasycarpum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Heliotropium dasycarpum sub. transoxanum (Bunge) Akhani & Förther
Heliotropium dasycarpum var. gymnostomum Kazmi

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Heliotropium dasycarpum are small, white, and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliotropium dasycarpum is an evergreen shrub that is easy to grow from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in spring and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Propagation can also be done by cuttings.

Where to Find Heliotropium dasycarpum

Heliotropium dasycarpum is native to Mexico and can be found in the dry deciduous forests of the country.

Heliotropium dasycarpum FAQ

What are the common names of Heliotropium dasycarpum?

Heliotropium dasycarpum is commonly known as the woolly heliotrope.

Where does Heliotropium dasycarpum grow?

Heliotropium dasycarpum is native to South America.

What is the growth habit of Heliotropium dasycarpum?

Heliotropium dasycarpum is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet tall and wide.

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-50214065: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.
Karl Eichwald (1795-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichw.' in the authors string.