Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
petiolare
ID:
38852

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India 12 (1834). (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000038181



Common Names

  • Blepharispermum petiolare
  • Petiolate Blepharispermum
  • Petiolar Blepharispermum


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Description

Blepharispermum petiolare (also called False Castor Oil Plant, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It is found in dry, deciduous forests, open scrub, and wastelands.

Uses & Benefits

Blepharispermum petiolare has been used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a diuretic, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blepharispermum petiolare is a yellow-green disc flower head, with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small and brown, with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blepharispermum petiolare is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize every few weeks.

Where to Find Blepharispermum petiolare

Blepharispermum petiolare is native to the Indian subcontinent, including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

Blepharispermum petiolare FAQ

What is the common name of Blepharispermum petiolare?

Indian Desert Cotton

What type of plant is Blepharispermum petiolare?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Blepharispermum petiolare?

It is found in dry, sandy areas of India

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,