Blepharodon maigualidae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maigualidae
ID:
567499
Status:
valid
Authors:
Morillo
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Ernstia 3: 62 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566831
Common Names
- Blepharodon maigualidae
- Maigualida's Blepharodon
- Maigualida's Eyelash Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blepharodon maigualidae (also called Maigualida 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 maigualidae 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 maigualidae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blepharodon maigualidae 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 maigualidae
Blepharodon maigualidae is native to Venezuela. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Blepharodon maigualidae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharodon maigualidae?
Blepharodon maigualidae
What are the common names of Blepharodon maigualidae?
Maigualida's Blepharodon
What is the natural habitat of Blepharodon maigualidae?
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-2677532: Based on the initial data import
Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.