Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
biflora
ID:
631840

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


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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2749192: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.