Scorpion'S-Tail
探検植物
Scorpion'S-Tail
heliotropium angiospermum
Scorpion's-Tail (Heliotropium angiospermum) is a charming perennial herb native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. Named for its uniquely curled, scorpion-tail-like flower spikes, this resilient plant is a member of the borage family (Boraginaceae). It is highly appreciated not only for its distinctive architectural beauty but also for its exceptional ecological value, serving as a critical nectar source for many local butterflies and other beneficial pollinators. Whether growing in coastal sandy soils, disturbed areas, or cultivated native gardens, this plant brings life and movement to its surroundings. Its persistent blooms and hardy nature make it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and butterfly gardens in warm climates, where it continuously contributes to local biodiversity.
生息地: Found in sandy coastal zones, pinelands, hammocks, disturbed sites, and dry fields throughout tropical and subtropical regions.
外見
This low-growing, bushy perennial typically reaches heights of 30 to 100 cm. Its lance-shaped to elliptic green leaves have deeply textured, depressed veins that give them a rough, wrinkled appearance. The most defining feature is the terminal, coiled spike of small white flowers. These tiny, five-lobed blossoms open sequentially along the outer curve of the scorpion-like tail, starting from the base and working toward the tip, creating a striking visual pattern.
界Plantae門Tracheophyta綱Magnoliopsida目Boraginales科Boraginaceae属Heliotropium
カテゴリ
植物レア度
Common
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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おもしろい事実
In traditional medicine across the Caribbean, leaf extracts of this plant have been used to soothe skin irritations and treat minor wounds.
Male butterflies from the Danainae subfamily visit the flowers specifically to obtain alkaloids required to synthesize courtship pheromones.
The common name 'Scorpion's-tail' and the genus name 'Heliotropium' (meaning 'turn to the sun') both refer to the way the flower spike curls and aligns itself.
特殊能力
能力
Helicoid Cyme Display
The flower spikes coil tightly like a scorpion's tail, presenting blossoms sequentially to ensure continuous pollination over an extended period.
能力
Drought Resilience
Features deep root systems and textured foliage that help it conserve moisture, enabling survival in arid, sandy, and nutrient-poor soils.
能力
Alkaloid Protection
Synthesizes pyrrolizidine alkaloids to deter generalist herbivores and insect pests from feeding on its foliage.
サイズと詳細
- 長さ
- 30-100 cm
- 寿命
- 2-5 年
食性と食事
As a photoautotrophic plant, it produces its own energy using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide through the process of photosynthesis.
主な食物
- Sunlight
- Water
- Carbon dioxide
- Soil nutrients
生態系とのつながり
mutualism
Zebra Heliconian
Heliconius charithonia
Provides nectar for the adult butterfly, which frequently visits the curled flower spikes.
mutualism
Queen Butterfly
Danaus gilippus
Male butterflies feed on the nectar to acquire pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which they use to produce courtship pheromones and make themselves unpalatable to predators.
eaten by
Southern Armyworm
Spodoptera eridania
The larvae of this moth occasionally feed on the leaves of the plant.
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安全性
危険度
1/5 · 非常に低い
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よくある質問
Scorpion'S-Tailを見分けるには？
Scorpion'S-Tailを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。
Scorpion'S-Tailの長さは何ですか？
30-100 cm
Scorpion'S-Tailの寿命は何ですか？
2-5 年
Scorpion'S-Tailは何を食べますか？
As a photoautotrophic plant, it produces its own energy using sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide through the process of photosynthesis.
Scorpion'S-Tailは通常どこに生息していますか？
Found in sandy coastal zones, pinelands, hammocks, disturbed sites, and dry fields throughout tropical and subtropical regions.
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