Blepharodon ampliflorus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ampliflorus
ID:
567461
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Fourn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 6(4): 304 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566793
Common Names
- Blepharodon ampliflorus
- Ampliflorus Blepharodon
- Large-flowered Blepharodon
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- Blepharodon sagittatum Silveira [unknown]
Description
Blepharodon ampliflorus (also called Large-flowered Blepharodon, 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 moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Blepharodon ampliflorus has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and skin diseases. It is also used to treat digestive problems, such as diarrhea and constipation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Blepharodon ampliflorus 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.
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Cultivation and propagation of Blepharodon ampliflorus: 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 Blepharodon ampliflorus
Blepharodon ampliflorus is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Blepharodon ampliflorus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharodon ampliflorus?
Blepharodon ampliflorus
What are the common names of Blepharodon ampliflorus?
Large-flowered Blepharodon
What is the natural habitat of Blepharodon ampliflorus?
It is found in wet, swampy areas in the Amazon Basin of South America
Species in the Blepharodon genus
Blepharodon amazonicum, Blepharodon ampliflorus, Blepharodon angustifolium, Blepharodon bicolor, Blepharodon bicuspidatum, Blepharodon colombianum, Blepharodon costae, Blepharodon cuatrecasasii, Blepharodon glaucescens, Blepharodon grandiflorum, Blepharodon hatschbachii, Blepharodon juliani, Blepharodon lineare, Blepharodon maigualidae, Blepharodon manicatum, Blepharodon mucronatus, Blepharodon perijaense, Blepharodon philibertioides, Blepharodon pictus, Blepharodon polydori, Blepharodon reflexus, Blepharodon salicinum, Blepharodon suberectum, Blepharodon tillettii, Blepharodon ulei, Blepharodon crabronum,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2677499: Based on the initial data import
Eugène Pierre Nicolas Fournier (1834-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Fourn.' in the authors string.