Blepharodon polydori - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polydori
ID:
567513
Status:
valid
Authors:
Morillo
Source:
cmp
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 17: 413 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566845
Common Names
- Blepharodon polydori
- Polydori Blepharodon
- Polydori Eyelash Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blepharodon polydori (also called Polydor's Eyelashweed, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to South America. It has a rosette of linear leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Blepharodon polydori is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and as a food source for fish and other aquatic species.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blepharodon polydori 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 polydori 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 polydori
Blepharodon polydori is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Blepharodon polydori FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharodon polydori?
Blepharodon polydori
What are the common names of Blepharodon polydori?
Polydor's Blepharodon
What is the natural habitat of Blepharodon polydori?
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-2677545: Based on the initial data import
Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.