Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
leavenworthii
ID:
1216366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Torr. ex A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fl. N. Amer. 2(1): 185. 1878 [May 1878]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001215704



Common Names

  • Heliotropium
  • Leavenworthii
  • Leavenworth's Heliotrope


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Description

Heliotropium leavenworthii (also called Leavenworth's heliotrope, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 20 cm tall. It has small, white flowers and is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows in sandy soils in deserts and other arid regions.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium leavenworthii is used as an ornamental plant and is also known for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliotropium leavenworthii has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant aroma. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliotropium leavenworthii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Heliotropium leavenworthii

Heliotropium leavenworthii is found in the western United States and Canada.

Heliotropium leavenworthii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium leavenworthii?

Heliotropium leavenworthii

What is the common name of Heliotropium leavenworthii?

Leavenworth's heliotrope

Where is Heliotropium leavenworthii native to?

Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-4002025: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.