Status:
valid
Authors:
Deflers
Source:
gcc
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 43: 105 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000016890
Common Names
- Yemen Blepharispermum
- Blepharispermum Yemense
- Yemen Blepharispermum Plant
Description
Blepharispermum yemense (also called Yemen Blepharispermum, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with a basal rosette of leaves and a tall, erect stem. It is native to Africa, and is found in a variety of habitats including grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Blepharispermum yemense is an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used to make a dye. It is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blepharispermum yemense is a yellow or orange-yellow flower head. The seeds are small, black, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of spiny leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blepharispermum yemense is a perennial herb that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Blepharispermum yemense
Blepharispermum yemense can be found in Yemen.
Blepharispermum yemense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharispermum yemense?
Blepharispermum yemense
What is the common name of Blepharispermum yemense?
Yemen Thistle
What is the natural habitat of Blepharispermum yemense?
Grassy areas, roadsides, and disturbed habitats
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,