Status:
valid
Authors:
J.-P.Lebrun & Stork
Source:
gcc
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat., B, Adansonia , sér. 4, 3(4): 422 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000131071
Common Names
- Pseudoblepharispermum bremeri
- Bremer's False Eyelash Plant
- Bremer's False Eyelash
Description
Pseudoblepharispermum bremeri (also called Bremer's False Eyelash, among many other common names) is an herb native to South Africa. It has lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in rocky outcrops and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudoblepharispermum bremeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a drought-tolerant groundcover. It is also used to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudoblepharispermum bremeri is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is an ovoid, dark brown seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudoblepharispermum bremeri is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Pseudoblepharispermum bremeri
Pseudoblepharispermum bremeri is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Pseudoblepharispermum bremeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudoblepharispermum bremeri?
Pseudoblepharispermum bremeri
What is the common name of Pseudoblepharispermum bremeri?
Bremer's Pseudoblepharispermum
What type of plant is Pseudoblepharispermum bremeri?
Asteraceae
Species in the Pseudoblepharispermum genus
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,