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verruguera

Heliotropium curassavicum

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Boraginales (Boraginales)

Species

Heliotropium curassavicum (verruguera)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish verruguera

French Héliotrope de Curaçao

Portuguese tornassol-sem-pêlos

Similar Species in Heliotropium

Heliotropium europaeum

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Clasping heliotrope

Heliotropium amplexicaule

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Garden heliotrope

Heliotropium arborescens

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St Helena Heliotrope

Heliotropium pannifolium

Extinct

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Eye Bright

Heliotropium angiospermum

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of verruguera?

The scientific name of verruguera is Heliotropium curassavicum. It belongs to the genus Heliotropium.

Where does verruguera live?

verruguera is found in Widely distributed across Africa (6 countries), Asia (5 countries), Europe (13 countries), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Marshall Islands), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Albania, Angola, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Denmark, Egypt, France.

What family does verruguera belong to?

verruguera (Heliotropium curassavicum) belongs to the genus Heliotropium, which is part of the taxonomic family Heliotropiaceae.

What kingdom does verruguera belong to?

verruguera (Heliotropium curassavicum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of verruguera?

The closest relatives of verruguera in the genus Heliotropium include alacrancillo, verrucaria, Eye Bright, St Helena Heliotrope, Garden heliotrope.