Heliotropium amplexicaule
Family Boraginaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [NSW's Noxious Weeds] |
| Common names | Blue Heliotrope, Clasping Heliotrope, Creeping Heliotrope, Heliotrope, Purpletop, Turnsole, Wild Heliotrope, Wild Verbena |
| Synonyms | Cochranea anchusaefolia orth. var. Gurke; Cochranea anchusifolia (Poir.) Gurke; Heliotropium anchusaefolium orth. var. Poir.; Heliotropium anchusifolium Poir.; Tournefortia heliotropoides Hook. |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Herb |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Unassisted |
| Maximum height (m) | 0.6 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | Yes |
| Native range | South America |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NSW, NT, QLD, SA, VIC |
| Exotic range (other) | Africa, Europe, North America |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Agricultural land, Disturbed areas (including trails), Grasslands, Pastures, Riparian systems, Roadsides, Urban areas, gardens and parks, Woodlands |
| Soil type (exotic) | Most soil types, Sandy |
| Decade of introduction | 1890 |
National Climate Change Impact
Invasive Class 3
The area of suitable habitat and the habitat suitability of observations, for this species, are projected to decrease or remain the same under RCP 8.5 2065 compared to current climate suitability.
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2035 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2065 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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