Status:
valid
Authors:
Klatt
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 3(8): 429 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000103722
Common Names
- Blepharispermum fruticosum
- Shrubby False Castor Oil Plant
- False Castor Oil Plant
Synonyms
- Blepharispermum lanceolatum Chiov. [unknown]
- Blepharispermum fruticosum fruticosum [unknown]
- Blepharispermum fruticosum lanceolatum (Chiov.) Chiov. [unknown]
Description
Blepharispermum fruticosum (also called Shrubby Eyelashweed, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It grows in dry and rocky habitats, and has small yellow flowers with a diameter of up to 1 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Blepharispermum fruticosum is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blepharispermum fruticosum is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem and white flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blepharispermum fruticosum is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and should be watered regularly. It is best to divide the plant every two to three years to keep it healthy.
Where to Find Blepharispermum fruticosum
Blepharispermum fruticosum is native to the Andes mountains in South America. It can be found in the wild in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Blepharispermum fruticosum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharispermum fruticosum?
Blepharispermum fruticosum
What is the common name of Blepharispermum fruticosum?
Shrubby Blepharispermum
What is the natural habitat of Blepharispermum fruticosum?
Blepharispermum fruticosum is native to the Mediterranean region.
Species in the Blepharispermum genus
Blepharispermum minus,
Blepharispermum yemense,
Blepharispermum xerothamnum,
Blepharispermum pubescens,
Blepharispermum canescens,
Blepharispermum arcuatum,
Blepharispermum petiolare,
Blepharispermum zanguebaricum,
Blepharispermum ellenbeckii,
Blepharispermum obovatum,
Blepharispermum villosum,
Blepharispermum fruticosum,
Blepharispermum spinulosum,
Blepharispermum hirtum,
Blepharispermum brachycarphum,
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,