Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India 12 (1834). (1834)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038181
Common Names
- Blepharispermum petiolare
- Petiolate Blepharispermum
- Petiolar Blepharispermum
Description
Blepharispermum petiolare (also called False Castor Oil Plant, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It is found in dry, deciduous forests, open scrub, and wastelands.
Uses & Benefits
Blepharispermum petiolare has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blepharispermum petiolare is a yellow-green disc flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and brown, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blepharispermum petiolare is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.
Where to Find Blepharispermum petiolare
Blepharispermum petiolare is native to the Indian subcontinent, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
Blepharispermum petiolare FAQ
What is the common name of Blepharispermum petiolare?
Indian Desert Cotton
What type of plant is Blepharispermum petiolare?
It is a shrub
What is the natural habitat of Blepharispermum petiolare?
It is found in dry, sandy areas of India
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,