Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) B.Heyne ex Roth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Nov. Pl. Sp. : 320 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566686
Common Names
- Blepharis maderaspatensis
- Maderaspatense Blepharis
- Maderaspatense's Blepharis
Synonyms
- Blepharis boerhavifolia Roth [unknown]
- Blepharis maderaspatensis maderaspatensis [unknown]
Description
Blepharis maderaspatensis (also called 'Maderaspatana Blepharis', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to India and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Blepharis maderaspatensis 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 maderaspatensis 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 maderaspatensis: This plant is best grown in a warm, sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a warm, sunny location with well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted.
Where to Find Blepharis maderaspatensis
Blepharis maderaspatensis is found in India and Sri Lanka.
Blepharis maderaspatensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharis maderaspatensis?
Blepharis maderaspatensis
What is the family of Blepharis maderaspatensis?
Acanthaceae
What is the common name of Blepharis maderaspatensis?
Maderaspatan 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,