Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
synaimon
ID:
719635

Status:
valid

Authors:
Craven

Source:
ksu

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 9: 625 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000718968



Common Names

  • Heliotropium Synaimon
  • Synaimon Heliotrope
  • Synaimon Forget-me-not


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Description

Heliotropium synaimon (also called synaimon heliotrope, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, white flowers and grows in sandy soils, coastal dunes, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heliotropium synaimon is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Heliotropium synaimon is a small, white, five-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliotropium synaimon 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 synaimon

Heliotropium synaimon is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests.

Heliotropium synaimon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Heliotropium synaimon?

Heliotropium synaimon

What is the natural habitat of Heliotropium synaimon?

India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

What is the flower color of Heliotropium synaimon?

White or pink

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,