Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
amazonicum
ID:
567460

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Fontella & Marquete

Source:
cmp

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Bradea 2: 181 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566792

Common Names

  • Blepharodon amazonicum
  • Amazonicum Blepharodon
  • Amazon Blepharodon

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Synonyms

  • Peplonia amazonica Benth. [unknown]

Description

Blepharodon amazonicum (also called Amazon Blepharodon, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a small, branched stem, and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Brazil, and grows in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Blepharodon amazonicum 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 Blepharodon amazonicum is yellow in color with four petals. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Blepharodon amazonicum: 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 Blepharodon amazonicum

Blepharodon amazonicum is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Blepharodon amazonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blepharodon amazonicum?

Blepharodon amazonicum

What are the common names of Blepharodon amazonicum?

Amazonian Blepharodon

What is the natural habitat of Blepharodon amazonicum?

It is found in wet, swampy areas in the Amazon Basin of South America

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2677498: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.
Nilda Marquete Ferreira da Silva (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marquete' in the authors string.