Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
blepharophyllum
ID:
26198

Status:
valid

Authors:
(S.F.Blake) Cuatrec.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 21: 25 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000025527



Common Names

  • Oritrophium blepharophyllum
  • Blepharophyllum Oritrophium
  • Oritrophium


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Description

Oritrophium blepharophyllum (also called Blepharophyllum oritrophium, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry meadows, rocky slopes and coastal dunes.

Uses & Benefits

Oritrophium blepharophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin diseases, and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oritrophium blepharophyllum has small, white flowers with five petals and a central yellow disc. The seeds are small, dark brown and oblong in shape. The seedlings are small, with two small, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oritrophium blepharophyllum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is resistant to most pests and diseases.

Where to Find Oritrophium blepharophyllum

Oritrophium blepharophyllum can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey, at altitudes of 1,000-2,000 m.

Oritrophium blepharophyllum FAQ

What are the common uses of Oritrophium blepharophyllum?

Oritrophium blepharophyllum is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

What is the optimal temperature for Oritrophium blepharophyllum?

Oritrophium blepharophyllum prefers temperatures between 10-25 degrees Celsius.

What is the ideal soil type for Oritrophium blepharophyllum?

Oritrophium blepharophyllum prefers well-draining, sandy soils with a pH of 6-7.

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-124665: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Sidney Fay Blake (1892-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.F.Blake' in the authors string.