Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 7 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566540
Common Names
- Blepharandra hypoleuca
- Hypoleuca Blepharandra
- Blepharandra Hypoleuca
Synonyms
- Blepharandra cretacea (Gleason) Steyerm. [unknown]
- Blepharandra cretacea composita Steyerm. [unknown]
- Blepharandra ptariana Steyerm. [unknown]
- Byrsonima cretacea Gleason [unknown]
- Coleostachys hypoleuca Benth. [unknown]
Description
Blepharandra hypoleuca (also called Blepharandra hypoleuca, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry river beds and rocky outcrops. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are grey-green in color and covered in white hairs.
Uses & Benefits
Blepharandra hypoleuca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties and is used to treat skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blepharandra hypoleuca is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blepharandra hypoleuca can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division of the plant should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into sections with each section having a few leaves and roots. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Blepharandra hypoleuca
Blepharandra hypoleuca can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.
Blepharandra hypoleuca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharandra hypoleuca?
Blepharandra hypoleuca
What type of plant is Blepharandra hypoleuca?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.
Where is Blepharandra hypoleuca native to?
It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Species in the Blepharandra genus
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii,
Acmanthera duckei,
Acmanthera fernandesii,
Acmanthera latifolia,
Acmanthera longifolia,
Acmanthera minima,
Acmanthera parviflora,
Acridocarpus adenophorus,
Acridocarpus alopecurus,
Acridocarpus alternifolius,
Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus,
Acridocarpus ballyi,
Acridocarpus camerunensis,
Acridocarpus chevalieri,
Acridocarpus chloropterus,
Acridocarpus congestus,
Acridocarpus congolensis,
Acridocarpus excelsus,
Acridocarpus glaucescens,
Acridocarpus hirundo,
Acridocarpus humbertii,
Acridocarpus humblotii,
Acridocarpus katangensis,
Acridocarpus ledermannii,
Acridocarpus longifolius,
Acridocarpus macrocalyx,
Acridocarpus mayumbensis,
Acridocarpus monodii,
Acridocarpus natalitius,
Acridocarpus oppositifolius,
Acridocarpus orientalis,
Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus,
Acridocarpus perrieri,
Acridocarpus plagiopterus,
Acridocarpus prasinus,
Acridocarpus scheffleri,
Acridocarpus smeathmannii,
Acridocarpus socotranus,
Acridocarpus spectabilis,
Acridocarpus staudtii,
Acridocarpus ugandensis,
Acridocarpus vanderystii,
Acridocarpus vivy,
Acridocarpus zanzibaricus,
Adelphia hiraea,
Adelphia macrophylla,
Adelphia mirabilis,
Adelphia platyrachis,
Aenigmatanthera doniana,
Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,