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tornassol-sem-pêlos

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 (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Boraginales (Boraginales)

Species

Heliotropium curassavicum (tornassol-sem-pêlos)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish verruguera

French Héliotrope de Curaçao

Portuguese tornassol-sem-pêlos

Similar Species in Heliotropium

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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European heliotrope

Heliotropium europaeum

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of tornassol-sem-pêlos?

The scientific name of tornassol-sem-pêlos is Heliotropium curassavicum. It belongs to the genus Heliotropium.

Where does tornassol-sem-pêlos live?

tornassol-sem-pêlos 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 tornassol-sem-pêlos belong to?

tornassol-sem-pêlos (Heliotropium curassavicum) belongs to the genus Heliotropium, which is part of the taxonomic family Heliotropiaceae.

What kingdom does tornassol-sem-pêlos belong to?

tornassol-sem-pêlos (Heliotropium curassavicum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of tornassol-sem-pêlos?

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