Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Species:
wallichiana
ID:
719769

Status:
valid

Authors:
Danser

Source:
ksu

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 10: 319 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000719102



Common Names

  • Helixanthera wallichiana
  • Wallich's Water-starwort
  • Wallich's Starwort


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Description

Helixanthera wallichiana (also called Wallich's helixanthera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the borage family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, white flowers and hairy, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Helixanthera wallichiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Helixanthera wallichiana is small and white, with four petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedling is a small, thin, green plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Helixanthera wallichiana is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Helixanthera wallichiana

Helixanthera wallichiana is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, France, Italy, and Greece. It can be found in rocky, sunny areas, often near the coast.

Helixanthera wallichiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Helixanthera wallichiana?

Helixanthera wallichiana

What is the common name of Helixanthera wallichiana?

Wallich's Helixanthera

What type of habitat does Helixanthera wallichiana prefer?

Helixanthera wallichiana prefers wet, marshy habitats.

Species in the Helixanthera genus

Helixanthera lambertiana, Helixanthera odorata, Helixanthera alata, Helixanthera balansae, Helixanthera beccarii, Helixanthera brevicalyx, Helixanthera cleghornii, Helixanthera crassipetala, Helixanthera cylindrica, Helixanthera ensifolia, Helixanthera flabellifolia, Helixanthera hookeriana, Helixanthera huillensis, Helixanthera intermedia, Helixanthera kirkii, Helixanthera lepidophylla, Helixanthera ligustrina, Helixanthera longispicata, Helixanthera mannii, Helixanthera maxwelliana, Helixanthera parasitica, Helixanthera parishii, Helixanthera pulchra, Helixanthera setigera, Helixanthera spathulata, Helixanthera spicata, Helixanthera subalata, Helixanthera sublgustrina, Helixanthera verruculosa, Helixanthera wallichiana, Helixanthera schizocalyx, Helixanthera garciana, Helixanthera woodii, Helixanthera obtusata, Helixanthera periclymenoides, Helixanthera tetrapartita, Helixanthera thomsonii, Helixanthera coccinea, Helixanthera sampsonii, Helixanthera terrestris, Helixanthera guangxiensis, Helixanthera scoriarum, Helixanthera delavayi, Helixanthera sessiliflora,

Species in the Loranthaceae family

Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,