Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
monosperma
ID:
1035547

Status:
valid

Authors:
Al-Shehbaz & Mumm.

Source:
tro

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 387 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001034885



Common Names

  • Heliophila monosperma
  • One-Seeded Heliophila
  • Monosperma Heliophila


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Description

Heliophila monosperma (also called 'One-seeded Heliophila', among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It typically grows up to 1 m tall and has a rounded crown with small, lobed leaves. It grows in dry, open areas, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Heliophila monosperma is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heliophila monosperma has small yellow flowers, with a single-seeded fruit. The seed is small and black, with a shiny surface. The seedlings are slender and upright, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heliophila monosperma is an annual herb that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Heliophila monosperma

Heliophila monosperma is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands and open woodlands of the Western Cape.

Species in the Heliophila genus

Heliophila monosperma, Heliophila maraisiana, Heliophila namaquensis, Heliophila hurkana, Heliophila suborbicularis, Heliophila brassicaefolia, Heliophila cornellsbergia, Heliophila ramosissima, Heliophila juncea, Heliophila acuminata, Heliophila adpressa, Heliophila affinis, Heliophila africana, Heliophila alpina, Heliophila amplexicaulis, Heliophila arenaria, Heliophila arenosa, Heliophila brachycarpa, Heliophila brassicifolia, Heliophila bulbostyla, Heliophila callosa, Heliophila carnosa, Heliophila cedarbergensis, Heliophila cinerea, Heliophila collina, Heliophila concatenata, Heliophila cornuta, Heliophila coronopifolia, Heliophila dissecta, Heliophila crithmifolia, Heliophila cuneata, Heliophila decurva, Heliophila diffusa, Heliophila digitata, Heliophila dregeana, Heliophila elata, Heliophila elongata, Heliophila esterhuyseniae, Heliophila eximia, Heliophila filicaulis, Heliophila formosa, Heliophila gariepina, Heliophila glauca, Heliophila katbergensis, Heliophila laciniata, Heliophila lactea, Heliophila thunbergii, Heliophila leptophylla, Heliophila linearis, Heliophila linoides,

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 tro-100352214: Based on the initial data import
Ihsan Ali Al-Shehbaz (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Al-Shehbaz' in the authors string.
Klaus Mummenhoff: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mumm.' in the authors string.