Heliotropium thermophilum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thermophilum
ID:
744702
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kit Tan, A.Çelik & Gemici
Source:
cmp
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Advanced Sci. Lett. 1: 132 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744035
Common Names
- Heliotropium thermophilum
- Thermophilum Heliotropium
- Heliotropium therm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heliotropium thermophilum (also called Heliotropium thermophilum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Boraginaceae family. It is native to Turkey, and is found in dry grasslands and rocky slopes. It is an annual herb, growing up to 30 cm tall. Its leaves are simple and alternate, and its flowers are white in color.
Uses & Benefits
Heliotropium thermophilum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heliotropium thermophilum has small white flowers that are clustered in small umbels. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heliotropium thermophilum is a hardy shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Heliotropium thermophilum
Heliotropium thermophilum can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Heliotropium thermophilum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliotropium thermophilum?
Heliotropium thermophilum
What type of plant is Heliotropium thermophilum?
It is an annual herb
Where does Heliotropium thermophilum grow?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
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 kew-2896333: Based on the initial data import
Kit Tan (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kit Tan' in the authors string.
Yusuf Gemici (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gemici' in the authors string.
Ali Çelik: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Çelik' in the authors string.