Status:
valid
Authors:
Pers.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1806
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 180 (1806)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566677
Common Names
- Blepharis linariifolia
- Linariifolia Blepharis
- Linariifolia's Blepharis
Description
Blepharis linariifolia (also called 'Linaria-leaved Blepharis', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a slender stem and small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils, and is found in open grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Blepharis linariifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blepharis linariifolia is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Blepharis linariifolia: 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 linariifolia
Blepharis linariifolia can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola.
Blepharis linariifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharis linariifolia?
Blepharis linariifolia
What is the family of Blepharis linariifolia?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Blepharis linariifolia?
Linaria-leaved Blepharis
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,