Blepharis spiculifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spiculifolia
ID:
567416
Status:
valid
Authors:
Balf.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinburgh 12: 85 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566748
Common Names
- Blepharis spiculifolia
- Spiculifolia Blepharis
- Spiculifolia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blepharis spiculifolia (also called Spiculifoliate Eyelash, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Africa. It grows in dry grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Blepharis spiculifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blepharis spiculifolia 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 of Blepharis spiculifolia: This plant is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Blepharis spiculifolia
Blepharis spiculifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests in India and Sri Lanka.
Blepharis spiculifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharis spiculifolia?
Blepharis spiculifolia
What is the common name of Blepharis spiculifolia?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Blepharis spiculifolia?
Open woodlands and grasslands
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
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.