Status:
valid
Authors:
Sond.
Source:
tro
Year:
1846
Citation Micro:
Abh. Naturwiss. Naturwiss. Verein Hamburg 1: 246 (1846)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001216943
Common Names
- Cornuta Heliophila
- Heliophila
- Cornuta Daisy
Description
Heliophila cornuta (also called Horned Heliophila, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 8 inches tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Heliophila cornuta has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees. It is also used for erosion control and as a medicinal plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Heliophila cornuta var. squamata Marais
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Heliophila cornuta is a small, white, five-petalled flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Heliophila cornuta is an easy-to-grow annual that is best propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Sow the seeds in spring or fall in a sunny location, and water regularly until the plants are established. Once established, the plants require little additional care. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers.
Where to Find Heliophila cornuta
Heliophila cornuta can be found in South Africa, in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Northern Cape provinces.
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,