Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
bicuspidatum
ID:
567470

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Fourn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 306 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566802

Common Names

  • Blepharodon bicuspidatum
  • Bicuspidatum Blepharodon
  • Two-toothed Blepharodon

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Synonyms

  • Blepharodon bidens Silveira [unknown]
  • Blepharodon itapetiningae Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Blepharodon tridentatum Silveira [unknown]

Description

Blepharodon bicuspidatum (also called Two-toothed 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 moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Blepharodon bicuspidatum has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used to treat digestive problems, such as diarrhea and constipation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blepharodon bicuspidatum 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 bicuspidatum: 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 Blepharodon bicuspidatum

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

Blepharodon bicuspidatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blepharodon bicuspidatum?

Blepharodon bicuspidatum

What are the common names of Blepharodon bicuspidatum?

Two-toothed Blepharodon

What is the natural habitat of Blepharodon bicuspidatum?

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,

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