Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
remotiflorum
ID:
1263956

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Riedl

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 48: 35 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001263294



Common Names

  • Heliotrope
  • Salt Heliotrope
  • Sea Heliotrope


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Description

Heliotropium remotiflorum (also called Remote-flowered Heliotrope, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium remotiflorum is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliotropium remotiflorum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliotropium remotiflorum is a hardy shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Heliotropium remotiflorum

Heliotropium remotiflorum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Heliotropium remotiflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium remotiflorum?

Heliotropium remotiflorum

What is the common name of Heliotropium remotiflorum?

Remotiflorum Heliotropium

What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium remotiflorum?

Tropical and subtropical dry forests

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-50207490: Based on the initial data import
Karl Heinz Rechinger (1906-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rech.f.' in the authors string.
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.