Heliotropium keralense is a small erect herb with a pubescent stem, ovate leaves and white flowers.
This species is native to South India, occurring in Karnataka (Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts) and Kerala (Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Thrissur, Kottayam, and Alappuzha districts).
A paste made from the leaves is traditionally applied to treat scorpion stings.