Basic Information Common Name: Convolvulus Heliotrope Scientific Name: Euploca convolvulacea Native Habitat: Arid and semi-arid regions of Australia. History / Discovery / Cultivator Euploca convolvulacea, commonly known as Convolvulus Heliotrope, is a member of the Boraginaceae family, a family known for its diverse array of flowering plants. Whil
Brazilian Ixorhea
Basic Information Common Name: Brazilian Ixorhea Scientific Name: Ixorhea tschudiana Native Habitat: Tropical rainforests of South America, specifically Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. History / Discovery / Cultivator Ixorhea tschudiana, commonly known as Brazilian Ixorhea, is a captivating flowering shrub native to the lush tropical rainforests of Sou
Adelocaryum
Basic Information Common Name: Adelocaryum Scientific Name: Adelocaryum Native Habitat: Central Asia (specifically the Tian Shan mountains) History / Discovery / Cultivator Adelocaryum is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Boraginaceae family. The exact history surrounding the initial discovery and formal classification of Adelocaryum spe
Mountain Forget-Me-Not
Basic Information Common Name: Mountain Forget-Me-Not Scientific Name: Adelocaryum coelestinum Native Habitat: Mountainous regions of Central Asia, particularly in the Himalayas and surrounding areas. History / Discovery / Cultivator Adelocaryum coelestinum, commonly known as the Mountain Forget-Me-Not, hails from the rugged and majestic landscapes
Antiphytum
Basic Information Common Name: Antiphytum Scientific Name: Antiphytum Native Habitat: Mexico History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Antiphytum belongs to the Boraginaceae family and is native to Mexico. These plants are primarily found in arid or semi-arid regions, showcasing their adaptation to challenging environments. While specific details
Thyrocarpus
Basic Information Common Name: Thyrocarpus Scientific Name: Thyrocarpus Native Habitat: Southwestern North America (Arizona and California) and Northern Mexico. History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Thyrocarpus is a small genus of flowering plants belonging to the Boraginaceae family. The plant’s discovery and naming are attributed to di
Trigonotis
Basic Information Common Name: Trigonotis Scientific Name: Trigonotis Native Habitat: Primarily found in East Asia, including regions of China, Japan, Korea, and Russia. They typically inhabit damp meadows, stream banks, and woodland edges. History / Discovery / Cultivator Trigonotis, a genus of flowering plants in the borage family (Boraginaceae),
Himalayan Trigonotis
Basic Information Common Name: Himalayan Trigonotis Scientific Name: Trigonotis rotundifolia Native Habitat: Alpine meadows and rocky slopes of the Himalayas, particularly in regions of Nepal, India (Kashmir, Sikkim), and Bhutan. History / Discovery / Cultivator Trigonotis rotundifolia, commonly known as the Himalayan Trigonotis, is a captivating f
Vaupelia
Basic Information Common Name: Vaupelia Scientific Name: Vaupelia Native Habitat: Madagascar History / Discovery / Cultivator The genus Vaupelia is a relatively obscure one within the plant kingdom, and detailed historical information regarding its initial discovery and cultivation is unfortunately scarce in readily available botanical literature.
Alania
Basic Information Common Name: Alania Scientific Name: Alania Native Habitat: [Unable to find any information on a plant with the scientific name “Alania” or common name “Alania”. It is possible this is a very rare or newly described plant, or the name is misspelled. Further information is needed to determine the native habi