Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
villosum
ID:
92733

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 38(2): 202 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000092062



Common Names

  • Hairy Blepharispermum
  • Villous Blepharispermum
  • Woolly Blepharispermum


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Description

Blepharispermum villosum (also called hairy-seeded blepharispermum, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has yellow flowers and deeply-divided leaves. It grows in meadows, grasslands, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Blepharispermum villosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blepharispermum villosum is yellow and has a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are short and have a white root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blepharispermum villosum is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Blepharispermum villosum

Blepharispermum villosum is native to India and is found in the dry deciduous forests of the Western Ghats.

Blepharispermum villosum FAQ

What type of soil does Blepharispermum villosum prefer?

Blepharispermum villosum prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

What type of climate does Blepharispermum villosum prefer?

Blepharispermum villosum prefers a dry climate.

What type of light does Blepharispermum villosum prefer?

Blepharispermum villosum prefers full sun.

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,

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