Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Pl. Hartw. : 215 (1845)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566818
Common Names
- Blepharodon grandiflorum
- Grandiflorum Blepharodon
- Large-flowered Blepharodon
Synonyms
- Blepharodon triplinervis Turcz. [unknown]
Description
Blepharodon grandiflorum (also called Large-flowered 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 dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Blepharodon grandiflorum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Blepharodon grandiflorus sub. crassifolius (Schltr.) Morillo
Blepharodon grandiflorum sub. grandiflorum
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blepharodon grandiflorum 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Blepharodon grandiflorum: 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 grandiflorum
Blepharodon grandiflorum is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Blepharodon grandiflorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharodon grandiflorum?
Blepharodon grandiflorum
What are the common names of Blepharodon grandiflorum?
Large-flowered Blepharodon
What is the natural habitat of Blepharodon grandiflorum?
It is found in wet, swampy areas in the Amazon Basin of South America
Species in the Blepharodon genus
Blepharodon amazonicum,
Blepharodon ampliflorus,
Blepharodon angustifolium,
Blepharodon bicolor,
Blepharodon bicuspidatum,
Blepharodon colombianum,
Blepharodon costae,
Blepharodon cuatrecasasii,
Blepharodon glaucescens,
Blepharodon grandiflorum,
Blepharodon hatschbachii,
Blepharodon juliani,
Blepharodon lineare,
Blepharodon maigualidae,
Blepharodon manicatum,
Blepharodon mucronatus,
Blepharodon perijaense,
Blepharodon philibertioides,
Blepharodon pictus,
Blepharodon polydori,
Blepharodon reflexus,
Blepharodon salicinum,
Blepharodon suberectum,
Blepharodon tillettii,
Blepharodon ulei,
Blepharodon crabronum,
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,