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Indian heliotrope

Heliotropium indicum

Least Concern

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Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Africa (14 countries), Asia (11 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Micronesia), and South America (6 countries).

🇦🇴 Angola 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇩 Bangladesh 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇰🇭 Cambodia 🇨🇲 Cameroon 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇬 Madagascar 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇲🇺 Mauritius 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇲🇿 Mozambique 🇲🇲 Myanmar 🇳🇦 Namibia 🇵🇪 Peru 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Boraginales (Boraginales)

Species

Heliotropium indicum (Indian heliotrope)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish alacrancillo

French herbe papillon

Portuguese crista-de-galo

Similar Species in Heliotropium

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Clasping heliotrope

Heliotropium amplexicaule

Not Evaluated

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European heliotrope

Heliotropium europaeum

Not Evaluated

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Eye Bright

Heliotropium angiospermum

Least Concern

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Garden heliotrope

Heliotropium arborescens

Not Evaluated

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smooth heliotrope

Heliotropium curassavicum

Not Evaluated

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St Helena Heliotrope

Heliotropium pannifolium

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Indian heliotrope?

The scientific name of Indian heliotrope is Heliotropium indicum. It belongs to the genus Heliotropium.

What is the conservation status of Indian heliotrope?

Indian heliotrope (Heliotropium indicum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Indian heliotrope live?

Indian heliotrope is found in Widely distributed across Africa (14 countries), Asia (11 countries), North America (6 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Micronesia), and South America (6 countries).. Countries include Angola, Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Cambodia, Cameroon, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba.

What family does Indian heliotrope belong to?

Indian heliotrope (Heliotropium indicum) belongs to the genus Heliotropium, which is part of the taxonomic family Heliotropiaceae.

Is Indian heliotrope endangered?

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

What kingdom does Indian heliotrope belong to?

Indian heliotrope (Heliotropium indicum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Indian heliotrope?

The closest relatives of Indian heliotrope in the genus Heliotropium include Clasping heliotrope, European heliotrope, Eye Bright, Garden heliotrope, smooth heliotrope.