Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
565911

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f. ex S.Watson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Sci. Arts , ser. 2, 45: 408 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565243



Common Names

  • Bifora americana
  • American Bifora
  • American False Foxglove


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Synonyms

  • Anidrum americanum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Atrema americanum DC. [unknown]
  • Coriandrum americanum Nutt. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Bifora americana (also called 'American Bifora', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to North America. It has a rounded crown and a single stem that can reach up to 1m in height. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white or pink. It is found in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Bifora americana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bifora americana is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bifora americana is an easy to grow plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Bifora americana

Bifora americana is native to North America.

Bifora americana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bifora americana?

Bifora americana

What is the common name of Bifora americana?

American bifora

Where is Bifora americana native to?

Tropical America

Species in the Bifora genus

Species in the Apiaceae family

Aciphylla anomala, Aciphylla aurea, Aciphylla cartilaginea, Aciphylla colensoi, Aciphylla congesta, Aciphylla crenulata, Aciphylla crosby-smithii, Aciphylla cuthbertiana, Aciphylla dieffenbachii, Aciphylla dissecta, Aciphylla divisa, Aciphylla dobsonii, Aciphylla ferox, Aciphylla flexuosa, Aciphylla glacialis, Aciphylla glaucescens, Aciphylla gracilis, Aciphylla hectori, Aciphylla hookeri, Aciphylla horrida, Aciphylla indurata, Aciphylla inermis, Aciphylla kirkii, Aciphylla latibracteata, Aciphylla lecomtei, Aciphylla leighii, Aciphylla lyallii, Aciphylla monroi, Aciphylla montana, Aciphylla multisecta, Aciphylla pinnatifida, Aciphylla polita, Aciphylla poppelwellii, Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, Aciphylla similis, Aciphylla simplex, Aciphylla simplicifolia, Aciphylla spedeni, Aciphylla squarrosa, Aciphylla stannensis, Aciphylla subflabellata, Aciphylla takahea, Aciphylla traillii, Aciphylla traversii, Aciphylla trifoliolata, Aciphylla verticillata, Acronema alpinum, Acronema astrantiifolium, Acronema brevipedicellatum, Acronema bryophilum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2675864: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.