Blepharispermum arcuatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arcuatum
ID:
31339
Status:
valid
Authors:
T.Erikss.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 182(3-4): 189 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030668
Common Names
- Blepharispermum arcuatum
- Arcuate Blepharispermum
- Eyelash Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blepharispermum arcuatum (also called Curved Blepharispermum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to India. It has a woody stem and grows up to 30 cm tall. It is found in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Blepharispermum arcuatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blepharispermum arcuatum has yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blepharispermum arcuatum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept in a warm, sunny spot. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny spot.
Where to Find Blepharispermum arcuatum
Blepharispermum arcuatum is found in the dry forests of India.
Blepharispermum arcuatum FAQ
What is the common name of Blepharispermum arcuatum?
Blepharispermum Arcuatum is commonly known as Arched Blepharispermum
What is the growth rate of Blepharispermum arcuatum?
Blepharispermum Arcuatum has a slow to moderate growth rate
What is the preferred soil type for Blepharispermum arcuatum?
Blepharispermum Arcuatum prefers well-drained, sandy soil
Species in the Blepharispermum genus
Blepharispermum minus, Blepharispermum yemense, Blepharispermum xerothamnum, Blepharispermum pubescens, Blepharispermum canescens, Blepharispermum arcuatum, Blepharispermum petiolare, Blepharispermum zanguebaricum, Blepharispermum ellenbeckii, Blepharispermum obovatum, Blepharispermum villosum, Blepharispermum fruticosum, Blepharispermum spinulosum, Blepharispermum hirtum, Blepharispermum brachycarphum,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-129651: Based on the initial data import
Torsten Eriksson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Erikss.' in the authors string.