Farsetia heliophila - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heliophila
ID:
686551
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bunge ex Coss.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Comp. Fl. Atlant. 2: 227 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000685884
Common Names
- Farsetia heliophila
- Farsetia Heliophila
- Farsetia heliophila
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Farsetia heliophila (also called Sun-loving Farsetia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and on the edges of forests.
Uses & Benefits
Farsetia heliophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover in dry areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Farsetia heliophila has yellow flowers with a white center and black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Farsetia heliophila is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Farsetia heliophila
Farsetia heliophila can be found in the Arabian Peninsula.
Farsetia heliophila FAQ
What is the scientific name of Farsetia heliophila?
Farsetia heliophila
What is the common name of Farsetia heliophila?
Sun-loving Farsetia
What is the natural habitat of Farsetia heliophila?
Dry grassland and scrubland
Species in the Farsetia genus
Farsetia aegyptia, Farsetia assadii, Farsetia burtonae, Farsetia cornus-africani, Farsetia dhofarica, Farsetia divaricata, Farsetia ellenbeckii, Farsetia emarginata, Farsetia fruticans, Farsetia heliophila, Farsetia inconspicua, Farsetia jacquemontii, Farsetia latifolia, Farsetia linearis, Farsetia longisiliqua, Farsetia longistyla, Farsetia macrantha, Farsetia nummularia, Farsetia occidentalis, Farsetia pedicellata, Farsetia robecchiana, Farsetia socotrana, Farsetia somalensis, Farsetia spinulosa, Farsetia stenoptera, Farsetia stylosa, Farsetia tenuisiliqua, Farsetia undulicarpa,
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2807732: Based on the initial data import
Alexander Bunge (1803-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bunge' in the authors string.
Ernest Cosson (1819-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Coss.' in the authors string.