Adelocaryum coelestinum

• Botanical Name : Adelocaryum coelestinum (Lindl.) Brand
• Synonyms : Paracaryum coelestinum (Lindl.) C.B.Clarke
• Common Name : Common Hill Borage
• Plant Family : Boraginaceae
• Plant Form : Herb
• Occurrence (Special Areas) : Indroda Park

About Adelocaryum coelestinum Plant :

• Habit : An erect, perennial herb.
• Stem : Stem and branches look reddish.
• Leaves : The leaves found at the base are comparatively large, ovate - cordate present on long red stalks.
• Flowers : Whitish or dull blue coloured flowers found in racemes.
• Fruits : Schizocarps
• Flowering time : July to September