Heliamphora minor - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
717921
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 164 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000717254
Common Names
- Heliamphora minor
- Minor Heliamphora
- Minor Sun Pitcher
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Heliamphora minor pilosa A.Fleischm. & J.R.Grande [unknown]
Description
Heliamphora minor (also called Minor Heliamphora, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to the Venezuelan tepuis. It has a tall stem and a rosette of leaves, and produces small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers. It is found in wet, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Heliamphora minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heliamphora minor has small, white flowers with five petals and a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heliamphora minor is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. It can be propagated by division or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Heliamphora minor
Heliamphora minor can be found in the Chimanta Massif in Venezuela.
Heliamphora minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heliamphora minor?
Heliamphora minor
What is the common name of Heliamphora minor?
Heliamphora minor
What is the family of Heliamphora minor?
Sarraceniaceae
Species in the Heliamphora genus
Heliamphora chimantensis, Heliamphora exappendiculata, Heliamphora folliculata, Heliamphora glabra, Heliamphora heterodoxa, Heliamphora hispida, Heliamphora ionasi, Heliamphora minor, Heliamphora nutans, Heliamphora pulchella, Heliamphora tatei, Heliamphora ceracea, Heliamphora arenicola, Heliamphora collina, Heliamphora parva, Heliamphora purpurascens, Heliamphora elongata, Heliamphora sarracenioides,
Species in the Sarraceniaceae family
Darlingtonia californica, Heliamphora chimantensis, Heliamphora exappendiculata, Heliamphora folliculata, Heliamphora glabra, Heliamphora heterodoxa, Heliamphora hispida, Heliamphora ionasi, Heliamphora minor, Heliamphora nutans, Heliamphora pulchella, Heliamphora tatei, Heliamphora ceracea, Heliamphora arenicola, Heliamphora collina, Heliamphora parva, Heliamphora purpurascens, Heliamphora elongata, Heliamphora sarracenioides, Sarracenia areolata, Sarracenia swaniana, Sarracenia purpurea, Sarracenia harperi, Sarracenia flava, Sarracenia excellens, Sarracenia moorei, Sarracenia ahlesii, Sarracenia exornata, Sarracenia rehderi, Sarracenia charlesmoorei, Sarracenia naczii, Sarracenia alata, Sarracenia catesbaei, Sarracenia leucophylla, Sarracenia mandaiana, Sarracenia minor, Sarracenia oreophila, Sarracenia psittacina, Sarracenia rubra, Sarracenia jonesii, Sarracenia alabamensis, Sarracenia gilpinii, Sarracenia mitchelliana, Sarracenia formosa, Sarracenia mooreana, Sarracenia wrigleyana, Sarracenia slackii, Sarracenia soperi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2842199: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.