5,476 observationsLeast Concern
tree heliotrope
Heliotropium arboreum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Boraginales ›Family: Boraginaceae ›Genus: Heliotropium
About
Heliotropium arboreum is a species of flowering plant in the borage family, Boraginaceae. It is native to tropical Asia including southern China, Madagascar, northern Australia, and most of the atolls and high islands of Micronesia and Polynesia. Common names include velvetleaf soldierbush, tree heliotrope, veloutier, and octopus bush. It is a shrub or small tree typical of littoral zones reaching a height of 3.6 m (12 ft), with a spread of about 5 m (16 ft).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of tree heliotrope is Heliotropium arboreum.
- tree heliotrope belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- tree heliotrope belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- tree heliotrope belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- tree heliotrope belongs to the order Boraginales.
- tree heliotrope belongs to the family Boraginaceae.
- tree heliotrope belongs to the genus Heliotropium.