Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
obermeyerae
ID:
567370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vollesen

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Blepharis (Acanthac.) Taxon. Revis. : 84 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566702

Common Names

  • Blepharis Obermeyerae
  • Obermeyer's Blepharis
  • Obermeyerae Blepharis

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Description

Blepharis obermeyerae (also called Obermeyer's Eyelash, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base, native to East Africa. It grows in dry grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Blepharis obermeyerae 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

Blepharis obermeyerae has yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blepharis obermeyerae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep moist. To propagate by division, divide the plant in spring or autumn and replant in a suitable location.

Where to Find Blepharis obermeyerae

Blepharis obermeyerae is found in India and Sri Lanka.

Blepharis obermeyerae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blepharis obermeyerae?

Blepharis obermeyerae

What is the family of Blepharis obermeyerae?

Acanthaceae

What is the common name of Blepharis obermeyerae?

Obermeyer's 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,

References

Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.