Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
serpentinicum
ID:
719589

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Ann. Naturhist. Mus. Wien 56: 202 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718922



Common Names

  • Heliotropium serpentinicum
  • Serpentine Heliotrope
  • Snakeweed


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Description

Heliotropium serpentinicum (also called serpentine heliotrope, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in serpentine soils.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium serpentinicum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliotropium serpentinicum 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 serpentinicum is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment until it is well-rooted.

Where to Find Heliotropium serpentinicum

Heliotropium serpentinicum is native to the Mediterranean region. It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs.

Heliotropium serpentinicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium serpentinicum?

Heliotropium serpentinicum

What is the common name of Heliotropium serpentinicum?

Serpentine heliotrope

What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium serpentinicum?

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,