Heliotropium arborescens Heliotrope (Boraginaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Heliotropium arborescens
Heliotrope
Evergreen shrub
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The Heliotropium arborescens plant species is found in S. America - Peru. It is a member of the Boraginaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Heliotrope. Some home gardeners know the variety as H. peruvianum. L.

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Latin Name:  Heliotropium arborescens
Common Name:  Heliotrope
Family:  Boraginaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  The seeds are poisonous[65].

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Not known

Medicinal Information: The plant is used to make a febrifugal tea[200]. A homeopathic remedy is made from the whole fresh plant[4]. It is used in the treatment of clergyman's sore throat and uterine displacement[4].

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