Blepharodon salicinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
salicinum
ID:
567519
Status:
valid
Authors:
Decne.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 604 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566851
Common Names
- Blepharodon salicinum
- Salicinum Blepharodon
- Salicinum Eyelash Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Anomotassa macrantha K.Schum. [unknown]
- Ditassa trivialis Poepp. [illegitimate]
- Vailia salicina (Decne.) Morillo [unknown]
- Ptycholepis ditassoides Griseb. [unknown]
Description
Blepharodon salicinum (also called Willow-like 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 salicinum 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 salicinum is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blepharodon salicinum 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 salicinum
Blepharodon salicinum is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Blepharodon salicinum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharodon salicinum?
Blepharodon salicinum
What is the family of Blepharodon salicinum?
Acanthaceae
What is the natural habitat of Blepharodon salicinum?
Dry, rocky hillsides
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-2677550: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Decaisne (1807-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Decne.' in the authors string.