Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
spinulosum
ID:
126523

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv. & Hiern

Source:
gcc

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 335 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125852



Common Names

  • Blepharispermum Spinulosum
  • Spinulosum Eyelash
  • Eyelash


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Description

Blepharispermum spinulosum (also called Spiny Eyelashweed, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has yellow flowers and spiny leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blepharispermum spinulosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal teas which are believed to have calming and anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blepharispermum spinulosum has yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have thin stems and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blepharispermum spinulosum is a perennial plant that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Blepharispermum spinulosum

Blepharispermum spinulosum is native to the tropical regions of India and Sri Lanka.

Blepharispermum spinulosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blepharispermum spinulosum?

Blepharispermum spinulosum

What is the common name of Blepharispermum spinulosum?

Spiny Blepharispermum

What is the natural habitat of Blepharispermum spinulosum?

It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and roadsides in South Africa.

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-86911: Based on the initial data import
Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.