Blepharodon tillettii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tillettii
ID:
567525
Status:
valid
Authors:
Morillo
Source:
cmp
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Ernstia 25: 12 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566857
Common Names
- Blepharodon tillettii
- Tillettii Blepharodon
- Tillettii Eyelash Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blepharodon tillettii (also called Tillett'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 tillettii 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 tillettii 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 tillettii is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It can be grown in a potting mix of equal parts perlite, sphagnum moss, and bark chips. It requires bright indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Blepharodon tillettii
Blepharodon tillettii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Blepharodon tillettii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharodon tillettii?
Blepharodon tillettii
What is the family of Blepharodon tillettii?
Acanthaceae
What is the natural habitat of Blepharodon tillettii?
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-2677556: Based on the initial data import
Gilberto N. Morillo (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morillo' in the authors string.