Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
brevifolia
ID:
717848

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cham.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 8: 11 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717181



Common Names

  • Helia brevifolia
  • Brevifolia Helia
  • Brevifolia Sunflower


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Description

Helia brevifolia (also called Short-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 brevifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Helia brevifolia 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 brevifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3m 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 brevifolia

Helia brevifolia can be found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

Helia brevifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helia brevifolia?

Helia brevifolia

What is the natural habitat of Helia brevifolia?

Tropical and subtropical moist forests

What is the average height of Helia brevifolia?

2-3 m

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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