Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
pueblense
ID:
1248383

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 23: 1234 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001247721



Common Names

  • Heliotropium pueblense
  • Pueblense Heliotropium
  • Heliotropium Pueblense


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Description

Heliotropium pueblense (also called Pueblo Heliotrope, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium pueblense is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliotropium pueblense has small, white, star-shaped flowers, and its seeds are small, black and shiny. Its seedlings are small and thin, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliotropium pueblense is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Heliotropium pueblense

Heliotropium pueblense is native to Mexico.

Heliotropium pueblense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium pueblense?

Heliotropium pueblense

What is the common name of Heliotropium pueblense?

Pueblo Heliotrope

What type of environment does Heliotropium pueblense prefer?

Heliotropium pueblense prefers warm, dry climates.

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,

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