Heliotropium ellipticum
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| Heliotropium ellipticum | |
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| Moisture: |   |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 1' |
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| Tea: | Yes |
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Heliotropium ellipticum
Propagation: Seed
Cultivation: A vicariant of H. europaeum[1].
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Range: E. Asia - Himalayas.
Habitat: Stony slopes in semi-desert and semi-steppe belts, rarely in steppes. Often a weed in oases, river gravel and sand[1].
Medicinal: Used in the treatment of boils, ulcers and the bites of snakes and mad dogs[2].
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Drainage: Prefers well drained soil.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
Known Hazards: The seeds are toxic[1].
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Komarov, Vladimir. Flora of the USSR. Gantner Verlag, 1968.
- ↑ Singh, Gurcharan and Premnath Kachroo. Forest Flora of Srinagar. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, 1976.