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smooth heliotrope

Heliotropium curassavicum

Not Evaluated

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 (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Boraginales (Boraginales)

Species

Heliotropium curassavicum (smooth heliotrope)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish verruguera

French Héliotrope de Curaçao

Portuguese tornassol-sem-pêlos

Similar Species in Heliotropium

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Clasping heliotrope

Heliotropium amplexicaule

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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

Heliotropium pannifolium

Extinct

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of smooth heliotrope?

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

Where does smooth heliotrope live?

smooth heliotrope 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 smooth heliotrope belong to?

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

What kingdom does smooth heliotrope belong to?

smooth heliotrope (Heliotropium curassavicum) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of smooth heliotrope?

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