Heliotropium rotundifolium
Heliotropium rotundifolium · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Heliotropium rotundifolium, scientifically known as Heliotropium rotundifolium, is a distinctive medicinal herb valued in traditional healing practices. Characterized by its rounded leaves and delicate flowering structure, this plant contains bioactive compounds utilized for their therapeutic potential, offering significant insights into natural pharmacology and holistic wellness across various cultures.
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Heliotropium rotundifoliumSources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Heliotropium rotundifolium, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Boraginales and the family Boraginaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Heliotropium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Boraginales |
| Family | Boraginaceae |
| Genus | Heliotropium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several key regions in the Middle East and North Africa. Within Northern Africa, its presence is notably recorded in Egypt. Moving into Western Asia, the species can be found spanning the territories of Lebanon and Syria. Additionally, it is distributed throughout Palestine, further extending its range in the region. Finally, its habitat includes the Sinai Peninsula, completing its documented locations in Western Asia.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Northern Africa | Egypt |
| Western Asia | Lebanon-Syria |
| Western Asia | Palestine |
| Western Asia | Sinai |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Heliotropium rotundifolium is characterized by a versatile growth habit, functioning primarily as a woody subshrub. As a plant that exhibits varying degrees of woodiness, its structural development allows it to maintain a robust presence within its ecological niche. In terms of habitat preference and moisture adaptation, the species demonstrates a broad spectrum of environmental tolerance, categorized across aquatic, semiaquatic, and terrestrial classifications. Furthermore, the plant maintains an independent life cycle, functioning as a non-parasitic organism that does not rely on host plants for survival.
- Aquatic :
- terrestrial
- Growth form :
- shrub
- Growth form :
- subshrub
- Parasite :
- independent
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Chemicals
Heliotropium rotundifolium has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include EUROPINE, HELIOTRINE, LASIOCARPINE.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| EUROPINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| HELIOTRINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LASIOCARPINE | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
EUROPINE
- Journal of natural products
HELIOTRINE
- Journal of natural products
LASIOCARPINE
- Journal of natural products