Blepharodon lineare - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lineare
ID:
567495
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Decne.) Decne.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 603 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566827
Common Names
- Blepharodon lineare
- Linear Blepharodon
- Linear Eyelash Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Matelea linearis Decne. [unknown]
- Nephradenia reflexa Malme [unknown]
- Nephradenia linearis (Decne.) E.Fourn. [unknown]
Description
Blepharodon lineare (also called Linear 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 lineare 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 lineare 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blepharodon lineare 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 lineare
Blepharodon lineare is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Blepharodon lineare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharodon lineare?
Blepharodon lineare
What are the common names of Blepharodon lineare?
Linear Blepharodon
What is the natural habitat of Blepharodon lineare?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2677529: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.