Status:
valid
Authors:
Schinz
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 76: 139 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000631172
Common Names
- Biflora Cyathula
- Cyathula Biflora
- Biflora Cyathula
Description
Cyathula biflora (also called 'Two-flowered Cyathula', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, oval leaves. It is native to India and is found in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathula biflora is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its medicinal properties. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cyathula biflora is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are green and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyathula biflora can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division is best done in the spring. The rhizomes should be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cyathula biflora
Cyathula biflora is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Cyathula biflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathula biflora?
Cyathula biflora
What type of plant is Cyathula biflora?
It is an aquatic plant
What is the natural habitat of Cyathula biflora?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world
Species in the Cyathula genus
Cyathula achyranthoides,
Cyathula biflora,
Cyathula braunii,
Cyathula capitata,
Cyathula ceylanica,
Cyathula coriacea,
Cyathula cylindrica,
Cyathula divulsa,
Cyathula erinacea,
Cyathula fernando-poensis,
Cyathula humbertiana,
Cyathula lanceolata,
Cyathula madagascaricuais,
Cyathula mollis,
Cyathula natalensis,
Cyathula obtusifolia,
Cyathula officinalis,
Cyathula orthacantha,
Cyathula perrieriana,
Cyathula pobeguinii,
Cyathula polycephala,
Cyathula prostrata,
Cyathula semirosulata,
Cyathula sphaerocephala,
Cyathula tomentosa,
Cyathula triuncinata,
Cyathula triuncinella,
Cyathula uncinulata,
Cyathula madagascariensis,
Species in the Amaranthaceae family
Achyranthes arborescens,
Achyranthes aspera,
Achyranthes bidentata,
Achyranthes diandra,
Achyranthes fasciculata,
Achyranthes mangarevica,
Achyranthes marchionica,
Achyranthes margaretarum,
Achyranthes mutica,
Achyranthes splendens,
Achyranthes talbotii,
Achyranthes shahii,
Achyropsis avicularis,
Achyropsis filifolia,
Achyropsis fruticulosa,
Achyropsis gracilis,
Achyropsis laniceps,
Achyropsis leptostachya,
Acroglochin obtusifolia,
Acroglochin persicarioides,
Aerva artemisioides,
Aerva caudata,
Aerva congesta,
Aerva coriacea,
Aerva edulis,
Aerva glabrata,
Aerva humbertii,
Aerva javanica,
Aerva lanata,
Aerva leucura,
Aerva madagassica,
Aerva microphylla,
Aerva monsonia,
Aerva radicans,
Aerva revoluta,
Aerva sanguinolenta,
Aerva timorensis,
Aerva triangularifolia,
Aerva villosa,
Aerva wightii,
Agathophora alopecuroides,
Agriophyllum lateriflorum,
Agriophyllum latifolium,
Agriophyllum minus,
Agriophyllum montasirii,
Agriophyllum paletzkianum,
Agriophyllum squarrosum,
Allenrolfea occidentalis,
Allenrolfea patagonica,
Allenrolfea vaginata,