Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
forgiarinii
ID:
567294

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.-P.Lebrun & Stork

Source:
cmp

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia 13: 51 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566626

Common Names

  • Blepharis forgiarinii
  • Forgiarin's Blepharis
  • Forgiarin's Eyelash

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Description

Blepharis forgiarinii (also called Forgiarini's Eyelashweed, among many other common names) is a small, annual herb native to Africa. It grows to a height of up to 1 foot and has a branching habit. Its leaves are narrow and pointed, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in dry, rocky areas and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Blepharis forgiarinii is used as a traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and for treating fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, tubular, with five petals. Seed: small, black, round. Seedlings: oval, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blepharis forgiarinii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is sensitive to frost and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Blepharis forgiarinii

Blepharis forgiarinii is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It can be found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Blepharis forgiarinii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blepharis forgiarinii?

Blepharis forgiarinii

What is the family of Blepharis forgiarinii?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Blepharis forgiarinii?

Forgiarini's Eyelashweed

Species in the Blepharis genus

Blepharis acanthodioides, Blepharis acuminata, Blepharis aequisepala, Blepharis affinis, Blepharis angusta, Blepharis aspera, Blepharis asteracanthus, Blepharis attenuata, Blepharis bainesii, Blepharis boranensis, Blepharis breyeri, Blepharis buchneri, Blepharis burundiensis, Blepharis calcitrapa, Blepharis capensis, Blepharis chrysotricha, Blepharis ciliaris, Blepharis crinita, Blepharis cuanzensis, Blepharis cuspidata, Blepharis decussata, Blepharis dhofarensis, Blepharis dilatata, Blepharis diplodonta, Blepharis diversispina, Blepharis drummondii, Blepharis dunensis, Blepharis duvigneaudii, Blepharis edulis, Blepharis espinosa, Blepharis exigua, Blepharis fenestralis, Blepharis ferox, Blepharis flava, Blepharis fleckii, Blepharis forgiarinii, Blepharis furcata, Blepharis gazensis, Blepharis gigantea, Blepharis glinus, Blepharis glomerans, Blepharis glumacea, Blepharis grandis, Blepharis grossa, Blepharis hildebrandtii, Blepharis hirtinervia, Blepharis huillensis, Blepharis ilicifolia, Blepharis ilicina, Blepharis inaequalis,

Species in the Acanthaceae family

Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,

References

Jean-Pierre Lebrun (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-P.Lebrun' in the authors string.
Adélaïde Louise Stork (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stork' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.