Heliotropium indicum L., Sp. Pl. 1: 130 (1753).
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| Heliotropium indicum L., Photo by Son Hoang |
its native range is Peru to Brazil and N. Argentina. It is used as animal food, a poison and a medicine, has social uses and for food.
Vietnamese name:
Vòi voi, Dũn voi, Thiên giới thái, Đại vĩ đao Scientific name: Heliotropium indicum L.
Family:
Boraginaceae
Uses:
Toxins, boils, meridians, rheumatism, pneumonia, tonsillitis, orchitis, diarrhea, dysentery (the whole plant is excellent for drinking).
Distribution:
In Vietnamm: The tree grows naturally, common in the midlands and plains.
Flowering and fruiting season:
May-July
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