Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
greuteri
ID:
719288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Riedl

Source:
ksu

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Fl. Liban Syrie 3(1): cover p. 3 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718621



Common Names

  • Heliotrope
  • Greuteri Heliotrope
  • Greuteri Heliotrope


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Synonyms

  • Heliotropium grandiflorum Aucher ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Heliotropium greuteri (also called Greuter's Heliotrope, among many other common names) is an annual herb with small, white flowers. It is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium greuteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliotropium greuteri has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliotropium greuteri is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and placed in moist soil.

Where to Find Heliotropium greuteri

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

Heliotropium greuteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium greuteri?

Heliotropium greuteri

What is the common name of Heliotropium greuteri?

Greuter's heliotrope

Where is Heliotropium greuteri native to?

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,