Heliotropium ellipticum
Heliotropium ellipticum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Heliotropium ellipticum, scientifically known as Heliotropium ellipticum, is a versatile medicinal herb widely distributed across tropical regions. Renowned for its diverse therapeutic properties, it is traditionally employed in various cultures to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering significant potential for pharmacological research and natural healing.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Heliotropium ellipticumDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific range across several regions within Eastern Europe and Central Asia. In the easternmost parts of Europe, its presence is documented throughout Ukraine and the Crimean Peninsula. It is also widely distributed across both East European Russia and South European Russia. Beyond the European continent, the species extends its reach into Central Asia. Specifically, its geographical footprint includes the territory of Kazakhstan.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Krym |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Heliotropium ellipticum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include HELIOTRINE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| HELIOTRINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
HELIOTRINE
- Postgraduate medical journal