Status:
valid
Authors:
Orchard
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 23: 449 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338385
Common Names
- Lipoblepharis floribunda
- Flowery Lipoblepharis
- Abundant-flower Lipoblepharis
Description
Lipoblepharis floribunda (also called 'Floribund Lipoblepharis', among many other common names) is a shrub found in Southeast Asia. It has a slender stem with small white flowers and small, oval leaves. It grows in grasslands, deserts, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lipoblepharis floribunda is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lipoblepharis floribunda is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings of this plant are thin and have a long stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lipoblepharis floribunda is a perennial shrub that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Lipoblepharis floribunda
Lipoblepharis floribunda can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Lipoblepharis floribunda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lipoblepharis floribunda?
Lipoblepharis floribunda
What is the common name of Lipoblepharis floribunda?
Flowery Lipoblepharis
What is the habitat of Lipoblepharis floribunda?
Dry grasslands and woodlands
Species in the Lipoblepharis genus
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,