Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
brachycarphum
ID:
132519

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 293 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131848

Common Names

  • Short-Fruit Blepharis
  • Short-Fruit False Castor Oil Plant
  • Short-Fruit Castor Bean

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Description

Blepharispermum brachycarphum (also called Short-haired Blepharis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Middle East and Central Asia. It grows in dry grasslands, steppes, and deserts, and has small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Blepharispermum brachycarphum is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blepharispermum brachycarphum has yellow flowers with a daisy shape. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blepharispermum brachycarphum is a perennial herb that is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, it should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. When propagating by cuttings, the cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Blepharispermum brachycarphum

Blepharispermum brachycarphum can be found in India and Pakistan.

Blepharispermum brachycarphum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blepharispermum brachycarphum?

Blepharispermum brachycarphum

What is the family of Blepharispermum brachycarphum?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Blepharispermum brachycarphum?

Short-haired blepharispermum

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-92704: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Mattfeld (1895-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mattf.' in the authors string.