Blepharis boranensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
boranensis
ID:
567239
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vollesen
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Blepharis (Acanthac.) Taxon. Revis. : 110 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566571
Common Names
- Blepharis boranensis
- Boranensis Blepharis
- Blepharis Boranensis
Searching for Blepharis boranensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Blepharis boranensis (also called Borana Eyelash, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in dry forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Blepharis boranensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Blepharis boranensis has small yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Searching for Blepharis boranensis? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Blepharis boranensis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed sown in spring or by division of clumps in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Blepharis boranensis
Blepharis boranensis is native to Africa, particularly in the countries of Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, and Kenya. It can be found in dry, sandy areas and is often found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and agricultural land.
Blepharis boranensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Blepharis boranensis?
Blepharis boranensis
What is the common name of Blepharis boranensis?
Boran Blepharis
Where is Blepharis boranensis native to?
Kenya
Species in the Blepharis genus
Blepharis acanthodioides, Blepharis acuminata, Blepharis aequisepala, Blepharis affinis, Blepharis angusta, Blepharis aspera, Blepharis asteracanthus, Blepharis attenuata, Blepharis bainesii, Blepharis boranensis, Blepharis breyeri, Blepharis buchneri, Blepharis burundiensis, Blepharis calcitrapa, Blepharis capensis, Blepharis chrysotricha, Blepharis ciliaris, Blepharis crinita, Blepharis cuanzensis, Blepharis cuspidata, Blepharis decussata, Blepharis dhofarensis, Blepharis dilatata, Blepharis diplodonta, Blepharis diversispina, Blepharis drummondii, Blepharis dunensis, Blepharis duvigneaudii, Blepharis edulis, Blepharis espinosa, Blepharis exigua, Blepharis fenestralis, Blepharis ferox, Blepharis flava, Blepharis fleckii, Blepharis forgiarinii, Blepharis furcata, Blepharis gazensis, Blepharis gigantea, Blepharis glinus, Blepharis glomerans, Blepharis glumacea, Blepharis grandis, Blepharis grossa, Blepharis hildebrandtii, Blepharis hirtinervia, Blepharis huillensis, Blepharis ilicifolia, Blepharis ilicina, Blepharis inaequalis,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Kaj Børge Vollesen (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vollesen' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.