Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
samoliflorum
ID:
719569

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bunge

Source:
ksu

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 42(I): 314 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718902



Common Names

  • Heliotropium samoliflorum
  • Samolus-flowered Heliotrope
  • Samolus-flowered Sunrope


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Description

Heliotropium samoliflorum (also called Many-Flowered 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 samoliflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a border plant. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. The plant has a pleasant aroma and is used in perfumes and potpourri.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Heliotropium samoliflorum sub. erzurumicum Dönmez

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliotropium samoliflorum is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliotropium samoliflorum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Heliotropium samoliflorum

Heliotropium samoliflorum is found in the Mediterranean region.

Heliotropium samoliflorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium samoliflorum?

Heliotropium samoliflorum

What is the common name of Heliotropium samoliflorum?

Samol heliotrope

What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium samoliflorum?

Dry slopes and rocky areas

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,