Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
thailandica
ID:
1325929

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Koyama) Orchard

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 23: 446 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338383



Common Names

  • Lipoblepharis thailandica
  • Thai Lipoblepharis
  • Thailand Lipoblepharis


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Description

Lipoblepharis thailandica (also called 'Thai 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 thailandica 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 thailandica 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lipoblepharis thailandica 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 thailandica

Lipoblepharis thailandica can be found in Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia.

Lipoblepharis thailandica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lipoblepharis thailandica?

Lipoblepharis thailandica

What is the common name of Lipoblepharis thailandica?

Thai Lipoblepharis

What is the habitat of Lipoblepharis thailandica?

Dry grasslands and woodlands

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

Anthony Edward Orchard (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orchard' in the authors string.
Hiroshige Koyama (1937-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Koyama' in the authors string.