Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
kumense
ID:
719351

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ksu

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 42(I): 320 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718684



Common Names

  • Kumense Heliotrope
  • Kumense Turnsole
  • Kumense Heliotropium


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Description

Heliotropium kumense (also called Kumen's Heliotrope, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It grows in open, sunny areas, often in disturbed sites, and can reach a height of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are oval-shaped and its flowers are white or purple.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium kumense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliotropium kumense is a white, 5-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliotropium kumense can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist but not wet. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Heliotropium kumense

Heliotropium kumense can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Heliotropium kumense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium kumense?

Heliotropium kumense

What is the common name of Heliotropium kumense?

Kum heliotrope

What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium kumense?

Dry slopes and rocky areas

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,