Description
Heliophila leptophylla (also called slender-leaved heliophila, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to southern Africa. It has small white flowers and slender, linear leaves. It grows in open, disturbed areas, such as roadsides, fields, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heliophila leptophylla is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments including fever, stomach pain, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heliophila leptophylla has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and long, narrow leaves.
Where to Find Heliophila leptophylla
Heliophila leptophylla can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape provinces.