Heliotropium melanochaeta
Also known as: Tournefortia melanochaeta DC.
- Tournefortia melanochaeta DC.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Boraginaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a scrambling shrub.
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Originating in South America, Heliotropium melanochaeta is a scrambling shrub belonging to the Boraginaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil Northeast, French Guiana