Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
1284352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rech.f. & Riedl

Source:
tro

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 110: 532 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001283690



Common Names

  • Omphalodes heterophylla
  • Omphalodes
  • Heterophylla


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Description

Omphalodes heterophylla (also called Variable-leaved Navelwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 20 cm in height. It has white flowers and is native to Europe and Asia. It typically grows in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Omphalodes heterophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Omphalodes heterophylla is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Omphalodes heterophylla is a species of flowering plant in the family Boraginaceae. It is native to Ecuador. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and bright, indirect light. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Omphalodes heterophylla

Omphalodes heterophylla can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Omphalodes heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Omphalodes heterophylla?

Omphalodes heterophylla

What is the common name of Omphalodes heterophylla?

Variegated Navelwort

What is the natural habitat of Omphalodes heterophylla?

It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woods in Europe and Asia.

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

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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:119458-1: Based on the initial data import