Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
glaucescens
ID:
567483

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Decne.) Fontella

Source:
cmp

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Atas Simp. Biota Amazônica 4: (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566815

Common Names

  • Blepharodon glaucescens
  • Glaucescens Blepharodon
  • Glaucous Blepharodon

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Synonyms

  • Ditassa blepharodontoides Schltr. [unknown]
  • Ditassa glaucescens Decne. [unknown]

Description

Blepharodon glaucescens (also called Glaucous Blepharodon, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a small, branched stem, and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Colombia, and grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Blepharodon glaucescens 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 glaucescens 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 glaucescens: 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 glaucescens

Blepharodon glaucescens is native to tropical regions of South America, including Colombia.

Blepharodon glaucescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blepharodon glaucescens?

Blepharodon glaucescens

What are the common names of Blepharodon glaucescens?

Blue-green Blepharodon

What is the natural habitat of Blepharodon glaucescens?

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-2677518: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.
Jorge Fontella (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fontella' in the authors string.