Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
717844

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Kuntze

Source:
cmp

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 428 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717177



Common Names

  • Helia angustifolia
  • Angustifolia Helia
  • Angustifolia Sunflower


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Description

Helia angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved heliotrope, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has white or pink flowers and grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Helia angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a hedge. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helia angustifolia has yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helia angustifolia is a low-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or layering in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but the seedlings are slow-growing and may not flower for several years.

Where to Find Helia angustifolia

Helia angustifolia is native to South America and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Helia angustifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helia angustifolia?

Helia angustifolia

What is the common name of Helia angustifolia?

Helia

What is the natural habitat of Helia angustifolia?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

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