Boraginaceae · Heliotropium

Heliotropium scabrum

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Native to
India
Flowering
Throughout the year

Plant Details

Scientific name
Heliotropium scabrum
Genus
Heliotropium
Habit
Herb
Native to
India
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Flowering & fruiting
Throughout the year
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Boraginaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Nutlets

Typical of the Boraginaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Heliotropium scabrum

Heliotropium scabrum is a herb belonging to the Boraginaceae family (Borage family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate simple leaves, scorpioid cyme flower clusters, 4 nutlets fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to India. It flowers and fruits through much of the year.

Illustration representing the Boraginaceae family
Botanical family

Boraginaceae

Borage family

Heliotropium scabrum belongs to the Boraginaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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