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European heliotrope

Heliotropium europaeum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (15 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇬 Bulgaria 🇨🇿 Czech Republic 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇵🇱 Poland 🇸🇰 Slovakia 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇾 Belarus 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (पादप)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (मैग्नोलियोप्सीडा)
Order
Boraginales (Boraginales)
Family
Heliotropiaceae
Genus
Heliotropium
Species
Heliotropium europaeum (European heliotrope)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish verrucaria
French héliotrope d'Europe
German Europäische Sonnenwende

Similar Species in Heliotropium

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Clasping heliotrope
Heliotropium amplexicaule
Not Evaluated
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Garden heliotrope
Heliotropium arborescens
Not Evaluated
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Indian heliotrope
Heliotropium indicum
Least Concern
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St Helena Heliotrope
Heliotropium pannifolium
Extinct
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smooth heliotrope
Heliotropium curassavicum
Not Evaluated
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Eye Bright
Heliotropium angiospermum
Least Concern
View all species in Heliotropium →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European heliotrope?
The scientific name of European heliotrope is Heliotropium europaeum. It belongs to the genus Heliotropium.
Where does European heliotrope live?
European heliotrope is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Europe (15 countries), North America (United States), and Oceania and the Pacific (Australia).. Countries include Australia, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does European heliotrope belong to?
European heliotrope (Heliotropium europaeum) belongs to the genus Heliotropium, which is part of the taxonomic family Heliotropiaceae.
What kingdom does European heliotrope belong to?
European heliotrope (Heliotropium europaeum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (पादप).
What are the closest relatives of European heliotrope?
The closest relatives of European heliotrope in the genus Heliotropium include Clasping heliotrope, Garden heliotrope, Indian heliotrope, St Helena Heliotrope, smooth heliotrope.

Native Range — 18 Countries

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Genus Heliotropium — 7 Species

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Clasping heliotrope
Heliotropium amplexicaule
NE 🐾
Garden heliotrope
Heliotropium arborescens
NE 🐾
Indian heliotrope
Heliotropium indicum
LC 🐾
St Helena Heliotrope
Heliotropium pannifolium
EX 🐾
smooth heliotrope
Heliotropium curassavicum
NE 🐾
Eye Bright
Heliotropium angiospermum
LC
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European heliotrope
Heliotropium europaeum
NE
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