Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
fimbriata
ID:
567206

Status:
valid

Authors:
MacBryde

Source:
cmp

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Canad. J. Bot. 52: 2437 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566538



Common Names

  • Blepharandra fimbriata
  • Fimbriata Blepharandra
  • Blepharandra Fimbriata


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Description

Blepharandra fimbriata (also called Blepharandra fimbriata, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry river beds and rocky outcrops. It has small, oval-shaped leaves that are grey-green in color and covered in white hairs.

Uses & Benefits

Blepharandra fimbriata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties and is used to treat skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, and acne.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blepharandra fimbriata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blepharandra fimbriata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division of the plant should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into sections with each section having a few leaves and roots. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Blepharandra fimbriata

Blepharandra fimbriata can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Blepharandra fimbriata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blepharandra fimbriata?

Blepharandra fimbriata

What type of plant is Blepharandra fimbriata?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae.

Where is Blepharandra fimbriata native to?

It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2677257: Based on the initial data import
Bruce MacBryde (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'MacBryde' in the authors string.