Heliotropium ellipticum

Physical Characteristics

Heliotropium ellipticum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.3 m (1ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Himalayas.

Habitats

Cultivated Beds;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Skin Stings Used in the treatment of boils, ulcers and the bites of snakes and mad dogs[145].

Known Hazards

The seeds are toxic[74].