Blepharis mitrata
Appearance
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Lamiales |
Family: | Acanthaceae |
Genus: | Blepharis |
Species: | B. mitrata
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Binomial name | |
Blepharis mitrata |
Blepharis mitrata is a species of plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is found in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and rocky areas of Namibia,[citation needed] such as the Khomas Honchland.[1] It is threatened by habitat loss. The whole plant is very spiny.[citation needed]
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In traditional medicine
[edit]The fruits, seeds and roots of Blepharis mitrata are claimed to be useful for hemorrhoids, cough, wounds and fontanel hardening, though further analysis is needed to determine its true medical value.[citation needed]
References
[edit]- ^ Strohbach, Ben (2021-01-01). "Vegetation survey of the Khomas Hochland in central-western Namibia: syntaxonomical descriptions". Bothalia - African Biodiversity & Conservation. 51 (2): 1–34. doi:10.38201/btha.abc.v51.i2.4. S2CID 237693800.