Heterocaryum irregulare - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
irregulare
ID:
721938
Status:
valid
Authors:
Riedl
Source:
ksu
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Fl. Iranica 48: 89 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000721271
Common Names
- Irregulare Heterocaryum
- Irregular Heterocaryum
- Irregular Bush-Pea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heterocaryum irregulare (also called Irregular Heterocaryum, among many other common names) is a flowering plant native to South America. It grows in moist forests and along streams. It is an annual or biennial plant with long, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Heterocaryum irregulare is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and as a traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heterocaryum irregulare is a small, yellow, fragrant flower. The seed is small and round with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heterocaryum irregulare is a low-growing, evergreen perennial plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in early spring or autumn.
Where to Find Heterocaryum irregulare
Heterocaryum irregulare is native to South America, and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Heterocaryum irregulare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterocaryum irregulare?
Heterocaryum irregulare
What is the common name of Heterocaryum irregulare?
Irregular Heterocaryum
What type of plant is Heterocaryum irregulare?
Heterocaryum irregulare is a shrub
Species in the Heterocaryum genus
Species in the Boraginaceae family
Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,
References
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:117351-1: Based on the initial data import