Status:
valid
Authors:
Specht
Source:
cmp
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Rec. Amer.-Austral. Sci. Exped. Arnhem Land, 3, Bot. Pl. Ecol. 3: 253 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566788
Common Names
- Blepharocarya depauperata
- Depauperata Blepharocarya
- Depauperate Blepharocarya
Description
Blepharocarya depauperata (also called Depauperate Blepharocarya, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with a small, branched stem, and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Brazil, and grows in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Blepharocarya depauperata 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 Blepharocarya depauperata is yellow in color with four petals. The seed is small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Blepharocarya depauperata: 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 Blepharocarya depauperata
Blepharocarya depauperata can be found in the wetland areas of Central and South America.
Blepharocarya depauperata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharocarya depauperata?
Blepharocarya depauperata
What are the common names of Blepharocarya depauperata?
Bog-wood, Bogwood, and Bogwood tree
What is the natural habitat of Blepharocarya depauperata?
It is found in wet, swampy areas in the Amazon Basin of South America
Species in the Blepharocarya genus
Species in the Anacardiaceae family
Abrahamia buxifolia,
Abrahamia thouvenotii,
Abrahamia littoralis,
Abrahamia latifolia,
Abrahamia minutifolia,
Abrahamia ditimena,
Abrahamia betamponensis,
Abrahamia capuronii,
Abrahamia delphinensis,
Abrahamia ellipticarpa,
Abrahamia elongata,
Abrahamia itromoensis,
Abrahamia turkii,
Abrahamia deflexa,
Abrahamia grandidieri,
Abrahamia humbertii,
Abrahamia ibityensis,
Abrahamia lecomtei,
Abrahamia lenticellata,
Abrahamia lokobensis,
Abrahamia longipetiolata,
Abrahamia louvelii,
Abrahamia nitida,
Abrahamia oblongifolia,
Abrahamia pauciflora,
Abrahamia phillipsonii,
Abrahamia sambiranensis,
Abrahamia sericea,
Abrahamia suarezensis,
Abrahamia viguieri,
Abrahamia revoluta,
Abrahamia antongilensis,
Abrahamia darainensis,
Abrahamia patrickii,
Actinocheita filicina,
Allospondias lakonensis,
Allospondias laxiflora,
Amphipterygium simplicifolium,
Amphipterygium adstringens,
Amphipterygium amplifolium,
Amphipterygium glaucum,
Amphipterygium molle,
Anacardium amapaense,
Anacardium amilcarianum,
Anacardium brasiliense,
Anacardium caracolii,
Anacardium corymbosum,
Anacardium curatellifolium,
Anacardium excelsum,
Anacardium fruticosum,