Heliotropium ellipticum
Heliotropium ellipticum, commonly known as the Elliptic Heliotrope, is a versatile medicinal herb found across tropical regions. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, this plant is frequently utilized in traditional medicine to treat skin ailments, inflammation, and digestive issues, offering a natural remedy rooted in rich ethnobotanical heritage.
- Scientific name: Heliotropium ellipticum
- Family: Not available
- Native range: Europe
Distribution
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 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Europe | Krym | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | East European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | South European Russia | WCVP |
| Eastern Europe | Ukraine | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kazakhstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Kirgizstan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Turkmenistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Tadzhikistan | WCVP |
| Central Asia | Uzbekistan | WCVP |
| Caucasus | Transcaucasus | WCVP |