Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
canescens
ID:
31289

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Erikss.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 182(3-4): 206 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030618



Common Names

  • Hairy Blepharis
  • Desert Blepharis
  • Canescens Blepharis


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Description

Blepharispermum canescens (also called gray-haired blepharispermum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Blepharispermum canescens is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic. It is also used as a food source in some parts of India.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blepharispermum canescens is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seed is small, round shaped and black in color. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a basal rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blepharispermum canescens is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a sunny spot in the garden in spring or early summer. The soil should be well-drained and slightly acidic. Water the seeds regularly until they germinate. To propagate from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant in spring or early summer and plant it in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Water the cutting regularly until it is established.

Where to Find Blepharispermum canescens

Blepharispermum canescens is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Blepharispermum canescens FAQ

What is the common name of Blepharispermum canescens?

Silver-leaved Eyelash Weed

What is the native range of Blepharispermum canescens?

India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka

What is the growth habit of Blepharispermum canescens?

It is an annual herb with a prostrate growth habit

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-129602: Based on the initial data import
Torsten Eriksson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Erikss.' in the authors string.