Blepharis ilicina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ilicina
ID:
567323
Status:
valid
Authors:
Oberm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Ann. Transvaal Mus. 19: 120 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566655
Common Names
- Blepharis ilicina
- Ilicina Blepharis
- Ilicina Eyelash
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blepharis ilicina (also called Ilicina Blepharis, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves and small yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Blepharis ilicina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blepharis ilicina is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, oval shaped leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Blepharis ilicina: This plant is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Sow the seeds in a well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken from the stems and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist and provide adequate light.
Where to Find Blepharis ilicina
Blepharis ilicina can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Blepharis ilicina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharis ilicina?
Blepharis ilicina
What is the common name of Blepharis ilicina?
Ilex-leaved Blepharis
What type of plant is Blepharis ilicina?
Herbaceous perennial
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
Anna Amelia Obermeyer (1907-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oberm.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.