Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
pterosperma
ID:
567193

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.M.Black) J.M.Black

Source:
cmp

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Flora of South Australia 2 1924

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000566525

Common Names

  • Blennodia pterosperma
  • Pterosperma Blennodia
  • Blennodia Pterosperma

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Synonyms

  • Blennodia canescens pterosperma J.M.Black [unknown]

Description

Blennodia pterosperma (also called Blennodia pterosperma, 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

Blennodia pterosperma 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 Blennodia pterosperma 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

Blennodia pterosperma 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 Blennodia pterosperma

Blennodia pterosperma can be found in Colombia and Venezuela.

Blennodia pterosperma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blennodia pterosperma?

Blennodia pterosperma

What is the common name of Blennodia pterosperma?

Winged Blennodia

What is the habitat of Blennodia pterosperma?

It is found in tropical America

Species in the Blennodia genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

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