Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
membranifolium
ID:
567453

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Ding Hou

Source:
cmp

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Fl. Males. 5: 489 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566785

Common Names

  • Blepharistemma membranifolium
  • Membranifolium Blepharistemma
  • Membrane-leaved Blepharistemma

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Synonyms

  • Blepharistemma corymbosum Wall. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Blepharistemma serratum (Dennst.) Suresh [unknown]
  • Dryptopetalum membranaceum Miq. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Gynotroches membranifolia Miq. [unknown]

Description

Blepharistemma membranifolium (also called Membranous-leaved Blepharistemma, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a small, branched stem, and small, ovate leaves. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and grows in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Blepharistemma membranifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blepharistemma membranifolium is yellow in colour and has four petals. The seed of Blepharistemma membranifolium is small, round and black. The seedlings of Blepharistemma membranifolium are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Blepharistemma membranifolium: This plant can be propagated by seed and cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. For cuttings, take a stem cutting and place it in a moist soil mix and keep it in a warm, sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Blepharistemma membranifolium

Blepharistemma membranifolium can be found in the wetland areas of Central and South America.

Blepharistemma membranifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blepharistemma membranifolium?

Blepharistemma membranifolium

What is the family of Blepharistemma membranifolium?

Acanthaceae

What is the natural habitat of Blepharistemma membranifolium?

Dry, rocky hillsides

Species in the Blepharistemma genus

Species in the Rhizophoraceae family

Anopyxis klaineana, Blepharistemma membranifolium, Bruguiera cylindrica, Bruguiera exaristata, Bruguiera gymnorhiza, Bruguiera hainesii, Bruguiera parviflora, Bruguiera sexangula, Bruguiera rhynchopetala, Bruguieria rhedii, Carallia borneensis, Carallia brachiata, Carallia calophylloidea, Carallia calycina, Carallia coriifolia, Carallia eugenioidea, Carallia garciniifolia, Carallia hulstijnii, Carallia longipes, Carallia orophila, Carallia papuana, Carallia paucinervia, Carallia pectinifolia, Carallia suffruticosa, Cassipourea alternifolia, Cassipourea nana, Cassipourea ndambiana, Cassipourea adamauensis, Cassipourea adami, Cassipourea afzelii, Cassipourea annobonensis, Cassipourea barteri, Cassipourea calimensis, Cassipourea carringtoniana, Cassipourea celastroides, Cassipourea ceylanica, Cassipourea congensis, Cassipourea delphinensis, Cassipourea dinklagei, Cassipourea eketensis, Cassipourea elliptica, Cassipourea ellipticifolia, Cassipourea euryoides, Cassipourea evrardii, Cassipourea fanshawei, Cassipourea firestoneana, Cassipourea flanaganii, Cassipourea floribunda, Cassipourea glomerata, Cassipourea gossweileri,

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Ding Hou (1921-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ding Hou' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:719518-1: Based on the initial data import