Eye Bright

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Cuba.

🇨🇱 Chile 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Boraginales (Boraginales)

Family

Heliotropiaceae

Genus

Heliotropium

Species

Heliotropium angiospermum (Eye Bright)

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crista-de-galo

Heliotropium indicum

Least Concern

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tornassol-sem-pêlos

Heliotropium curassavicum

Not Evaluated

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Clasping heliotrope

Heliotropium amplexicaule

Not Evaluated

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Garden heliotrope

Heliotropium arborescens

Not Evaluated

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St Helena Heliotrope

Heliotropium pannifolium

Extinct

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European heliotrope

Heliotropium europaeum

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eye Bright?

The scientific name of Eye Bright is Heliotropium angiospermum. It belongs to the genus Heliotropium.

What is the conservation status of Eye Bright?

Eye Bright (Heliotropium angiospermum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Eye Bright live?

Eye Bright is found in Distributed across Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Cuba.. Countries include Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba.

What family does Eye Bright belong to?

Eye Bright (Heliotropium angiospermum) belongs to the genus Heliotropium, which is part of the taxonomic family Heliotropiaceae.

Is Eye Bright endangered?

No, Eye Bright (Heliotropium angiospermum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Eye Bright belong to?

Eye Bright (Heliotropium angiospermum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of Eye Bright?

The closest relatives of Eye Bright in the genus Heliotropium include crista-de-galo, tornassol-sem-pêlos, Clasping heliotrope, European heliotrope, St Helena Heliotrope.