Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
inermis
ID:
567325

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 5: 28 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566657

Common Names

  • Blepharis inermis
  • Bare Blepharis
  • Bare Eyelash

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Synonyms

  • Acanthodium capense inermis Nees [unknown]

Description

Blepharis inermis (also called Spineless 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 inermis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blepharis inermis 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

Cultivation and propagation of Blepharis inermis: 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 inermis

Blepharis inermis can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.

Blepharis inermis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blepharis inermis?

Blepharis inermis

What is the common name of Blepharis inermis?

Spine-less Blepharis

What type of plant is Blepharis inermis?

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.