Heliotropium pseudoindicum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudoindicum
ID:
719526
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Chuang
Source:
cmp
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 5: 59 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718859
Common Names
- Heliotrope
- Pseudoindicum
- Pseudoindica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heliotropium pseudoindicum (also called False Indian 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 pseudoindicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heliotropium pseudoindicum is a small, white, 5-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, round, green leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heliotropium pseudoindicum is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a pot of moist soil. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Heliotropium pseudoindicum
Heliotropium pseudoindicum is found in the Mediterranean region, from Morocco to Turkey.
Heliotropium pseudoindicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliotropium pseudoindicum?
Heliotropium pseudoindicum
What is the common name of Heliotropium pseudoindicum?
Pseudo-Indian heliotrope
Where is Heliotropium pseudoindicum found?
Heliotropium pseudoindicum is found in the Mediterranean region
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 kew-2844388: Based on the initial data import
Hsuan Chuang (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Chuang' in the authors string.