Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
eremogenum
ID:
719221

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.M.Johnst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 18: 20 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718554



Common Names

  • Heliotrope
  • Eremogenum Heliotrope
  • Eremogenum Heliotrope


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Description

Heliotropium eremogenum (also called Desert-born heliotrope, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family. It is native to tropical Africa and the Middle East, and is found in dry, open habitats. It is a small, annual herb with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium eremogenum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliotropium eremogenum 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

Heliotropium eremogenum is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from young, healthy branches and rooted in a moist soil mix.

Where to Find Heliotropium eremogenum

Heliotropium eremogenum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Heliotropium eremogenum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium eremogenum?

Heliotropium eremogenum

What is the common name of Heliotropium eremogenum?

Desert heliotrope

What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium eremogenum?

It is native to the Mediterranean region, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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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