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ZZ Heliotropium sarmentosum

(Lam.) Craven

Boraginaceae Edible: Medicine

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Description

A tropical climbing shrub in the borage family (Boraginaceae).

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Medicinal Uses

Used medicinally.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Andaman Is., Asia, Australia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, New Guinea, Philippines, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Taiwan, Vietnam,

Notes

The name is ambiguous.

Synonyms

Tournefortia sarmentosa Lam.and others

References (1)

  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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