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
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.
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 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,