Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
567404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vollesen

Source:
cmp

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Blepharis (Acanthac.) Taxon. Revis. : 189 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566736

Common Names

  • Blepharis scandens
  • Scandens Blepharis
  • Scandens Plant

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Description

Blepharis scandens (also called 'Scandens Blepharis' and 'Scandens Eyelash Plant', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has linear leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Blepharis scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Blepharis scandens has yellow flowers with four petals and a single style. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blepharis scandens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several parts and each part should be replanted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Blepharis scandens

Blepharis scandens can be found in tropical and subtropical dry forests in India and Sri Lanka.

Blepharis scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blepharis scandens?

Blepharis scandens

What is the common name of Blepharis scandens?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Blepharis scandens?

Open woodlands and grasslands

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.