Status:
valid
Authors:
Morillo
Source:
cmp
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 13: 77 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566825
Common Names
- Blepharodon juliani
- Julian's Blepharodon
- Julian's Eyelash Fern
Description
Blepharodon juliani (also called Juliani's 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 juliani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blepharodon juliani 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
Blepharodon juliani is a small, perennial herb native to Brazil. It prefers a warm, sunny position and a well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or from seed.
Where to Find Blepharodon juliani
Blepharodon juliani is native to Brazil. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Blepharodon juliani FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharodon juliani?
Blepharodon juliani
What are the common names of Blepharodon juliani?
Julian's Blepharodon
What is the natural habitat of Blepharodon juliani?
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,