Status:
valid
Authors:
Gangui
Source:
tro
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Revista Fac. Ci. Exact. 27: 520, fig. 6A-E, 7. 1955
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215979
Common Names
- Heliotropium Kurtzii
- Kurtz's Heliotrope
- Kurtzii Heliotrope
Uses & Benefits
Heliotropium kurtzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heliotropium kurtzii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heliotropium kurtzii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When grown in containers, it should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks. When grown in the ground, it should be mulched to retain moisture and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Heliotropium kurtzii
Heliotropium kurtzii is native to Peru and can be found in the northern parts of the country.
Heliotropium kurtzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliotropium kurtzii?
Heliotropium kurtzii
What is the common name of Heliotropium kurtzii?
Kurtz's Heliotrope
What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium kurtzii?
It is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and meadows in Europe and Asia
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,