Blepharis tetrasticha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetrasticha
ID:
567434
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindau
Source:
cmp
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 20: 29 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566766
Common Names
- Blepharis tetrasticha
- Tetrasticha Blepharis
- Four-rowed Blepharis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blepharis tetrasticha (also called Tetrastichous Eyelash, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to East Africa. It grows in dry grasslands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Blepharis tetrasticha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blepharis tetrasticha is yellow in colour and has four petals. The seed of Blepharis tetrasticha is small, round and black. The seedlings of Blepharis tetrasticha are small and have a single stem.
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Cultivation and propagation of Blepharis tetrasticha: 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 Blepharis tetrasticha
Blepharis tetrasticha can be found in the wetland areas of Central and South America.
Blepharis tetrasticha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharis tetrasticha?
Blepharis tetrasticha
What type of plant is Blepharis tetrasticha?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.
Where is Blepharis tetrasticha found?
It is native to Angola and Namibia.
Species in the Blepharis genus
Blepharis acanthodioides, Blepharis acuminata, Blepharis aequisepala, Blepharis affinis, Blepharis angusta, Blepharis aspera, Blepharis asteracanthus, Blepharis attenuata, Blepharis bainesii, Blepharis boranensis, Blepharis breyeri, Blepharis buchneri, Blepharis burundiensis, Blepharis calcitrapa, Blepharis capensis, Blepharis chrysotricha, Blepharis ciliaris, Blepharis crinita, Blepharis cuanzensis, Blepharis cuspidata, Blepharis decussata, Blepharis dhofarensis, Blepharis dilatata, Blepharis diplodonta, Blepharis diversispina, Blepharis drummondii, Blepharis dunensis, Blepharis duvigneaudii, Blepharis edulis, Blepharis espinosa, Blepharis exigua, Blepharis fenestralis, Blepharis ferox, Blepharis flava, Blepharis fleckii, Blepharis forgiarinii, Blepharis furcata, Blepharis gazensis, Blepharis gigantea, Blepharis glinus, Blepharis glomerans, Blepharis glumacea, Blepharis grandis, Blepharis grossa, Blepharis hildebrandtii, Blepharis hirtinervia, Blepharis huillensis, Blepharis ilicifolia, Blepharis ilicina, Blepharis inaequalis,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Gustav Lindau (1866-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindau' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.