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Heliotropium steudneri, commonly known as the Namibian heliotrope, is a flowering plant species in the Boraginaceae family. Native to southern Africa, particularly Namibia and South Africa, this plant generally reaches a height of 30-60 cm. It produces small, white or pale blue flowers that bloom in clusters from spring to summer. The narrow, lance-shaped leaves are covered with fine hairs, giving them a velvety texture.
Heliotropium steudneri thrives in well-drained soils with full sun or partial shade and is drought-tolerant once established. Traditionally, it has been used for medicinal purposes, including treating coughs, colds, fever, headaches, and skin conditions such as eczema, due to its anti-inflammatory properties.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Heliotropium
- Family
- Boraginaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 30 cm to 61 cm
- Mature Spread
- 30 cm to 49 cm
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green, Olive Drab
- Leaf Type
- Evergreen
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 0.76 cm
- Bloom Time
- Late spring, Summer, Early fall
- Planting Time
- Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Mid summer, Late summer, Fall
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Common veld heliotrope en String-of-stars
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