Blepharis welwitschii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
welwitschii
ID:
567450
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
cmp
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 18: 231 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566782
Common Names
- Blepharis welwitschii
- Welwitschii Blepharis
- Welwitsch's Blepharis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blepharis welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's Blepharis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a small, branched stem, and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Angola, and grows in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Blepharis welwitschii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blepharis welwitschii is yellow in colour and has four petals. The seed of Blepharis welwitschii is small, round and black. The seedlings of Blepharis welwitschii are small and have a single stem.
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Cultivation and propagation of Blepharis welwitschii: This plant can be propagated by seed and cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. For cuttings, take a stem cutting and place it in a moist soil mix and keep it in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Blepharis welwitschii
Blepharis welwitschii can be found in the wetland areas of Central and South America.
Blepharis welwitschii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharis welwitschii?
Blepharis welwitschii
What is the family of Blepharis welwitschii?
Acanthaceae
What is the natural habitat of Blepharis welwitschii?
Dry, rocky hillsides
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
Spencer Le Marchant Moore (1850-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Moore' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.