Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
harareense
ID:
1242085

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.S.Martins

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Garcia de Orta, Sér. Bot. 9: 74 (1987 publ. 1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001241423



Common Names

  • Heliotropium harareense
  • Harare Heliotrope
  • Harare's Heliotrope


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Description

Heliotropium harareense (also called Zimbabwe heliotrope, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It is a low-growing herb with small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, disturbed sites, and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium harareense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliotropium harareense has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliotropium harareense is an herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a variety of climates. Once established, it requires minimal maintenance.

Where to Find Heliotropium harareense

Heliotropium harareense is native to Africa.

Heliotropium harareense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium harareense?

Heliotropium harareense

What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium harareense?

The natural habitat of Heliotropium harareense is tropical rainforests in Central and South America.

What are the common uses of Heliotropium harareense?

Heliotropium harareense is commonly used for its medicinal properties, as a food source, and for its timber.

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,