Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
distantiflorum
ID:
738073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hassl. ex I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 81: 66 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000737406



Common Names

  • Distantiflorum Heliotrope
  • Distantiflorum Heliotropium
  • Distantiflorum Cherry Pie


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Description

Heliotropium distantiflorum (also called Distant-Flowered Heliotrope, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions. It has a woody stem and grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white flowers and prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium distantiflorum has been used as an ornamental plant, a medicinal plant, and a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliotropium distantiflorum has white flowers with four petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons, which are oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliotropium distantiflorum is a perennial, evergreen, herbaceous plant native to tropical South America. It can be propagated from stem cuttings. Take a cutting from a healthy stem, remove the lower leaves, dip the cut end in a rooting hormone, and place in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root within a few weeks. Once the cutting has rooted, it can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the garden.

Where to Find Heliotropium distantiflorum

Heliotropium distantiflorum can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Peru and Ecuador.

Heliotropium distantiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium distantiflorum?

Heliotropium distantiflorum

What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium distantiflorum?

Heliotropium distantiflorum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

What is the flower color of Heliotropium distantiflorum?

The flowers of Heliotropium distantiflorum are yellow or white.

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 kew-2873205: Based on the initial data import
Emil Hassler (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hassl.' in the authors string.
Ivan Murray Johnston (1898-1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Johnst.' in the authors string.