Status:
valid
Authors:
Mattf.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 295 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025725
Common Names
- Blepharispermum xerothamnum
- Xerothamnum Blepharispermum
- Blepharispermum
Description
Blepharispermum xerothamnum (also called Xerothamnus Blepharispermum, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Africa. It has a woody stem with long, narrow leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry, sunny areas, such as meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Blepharispermum xerothamnum is used as an antispasmodic and has been used to treat muscle spasms, digestive issues, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blepharispermum xerothamnum has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are covered in fine hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Blepharispermum xerothamnum is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m (3.3 ft) in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Propagate by seed or division in spring.
Where to Find Blepharispermum xerothamnum
Blepharispermum xerothamnum is native to the Middle East and is found in dry, rocky areas. It can be found in countries such as Iran, Iraq, and Syria.
Blepharispermum xerothamnum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharispermum xerothamnum?
Blepharispermum xerothamnum
What are the common names of Blepharispermum xerothamnum?
Xerothamnum, Xerothamnum Sunflower
What is the natural habitat of Blepharispermum xerothamnum?
Dry, open woods, prairies, and roadsides
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,