Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
blepharopodum
ID:
83578

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.F.Blake

Source:
gcc

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 14: 454 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000082907



Common Names

  • Blepharopodum Desmanthodium
  • Blepharopodum Feather-grass
  • Blepharopodum Hair-grass


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Description

Desmanthodium blepharopodum (also called Eyelash-pod Grass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family Asteraceae. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Portugal and Morocco to Turkey and Syria. It grows in grasslands, steppes, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Desmanthodium blepharopodum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Desmanthodium blepharopodum is a white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown nut with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmanthodium blepharopodum is a low-growing, perennial herb. It is easily propagated from seed, which should be sown in the spring. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in the summer. The plant prefers well-drained soil in a sunny location.

Where to Find Desmanthodium blepharopodum

Desmanthodium blepharopodum can be found in wet meadows and grasslands in the western United States and Canada.

Desmanthodium blepharopodum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Desmanthodium blepharopodum?

Desmanthodium blepharopodum

Where does Desmanthodium blepharopodum grow?

It grows in the Mediterranean region.

What type of soil does Desmanthodium blepharopodum prefer?

It prefers well-drained, sandy soil.

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-39402: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.