Heliotropium curassavicum var. oculatum
Alkali Heliotrope, Seaside Heliotrope
Also known as: Heliotropium curassavicum subsp. oculatum (A.Heller) Thorne +3 more
- Heliotropium curassavicum subsp. oculatum (A.Heller) Thorne
- Heliotropium curassavicum var. oculatum (A.Heller) I.M.Johnst.
- Heliotropium oculatum A.Heller
- Heliotropium spathulatum subsp. oculatum (A.Heller) Ewan
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Heliotropium curassavicum var. oculatum (commonly known as Alkali Heliotrope or Seaside Heliotrope) is a herbaceous perennial within the Boraginaceae family. It originates in North America. Within its native range, this variety is most commonly linked to subtropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Heliotropium curassavicum, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico, Northwestern U.S.A., Southwestern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Arizona, California, Colorado, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Nevada, Utah
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
China Southeast, Inner Mongolia
Base Species & Variations