Heliotropium ciliatum
Also known as: Heliotropium ciliatum var. lanceolatum Kaplan +4 more
- Heliotropium ciliatum var. lanceolatum Kaplan
- Heliotropium gibbosum Friedr.-Holzh.
- Heliotropium gibbosum M.Friedr.
- Heliotropium pustulatum Kaplan
- Tournefortia tuberculosa Cham.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Heliotropium ciliatum is a herbaceous perennial belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions. The genus Heliotropium is notably large, comprising more than 250 species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
South Tropical Africa, Southern Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Botswana, Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Mozambique, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, Zimbabwe