Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
alienata
ID:
339607

Status:
valid

Authors:
Didr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1857: 131 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338939



Common Names

  • Alienata Bia
  • Alien Bia
  • Alien Bia Seed


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Synonyms

  • Tragia alienata (Didr.) Múlgura & M.M.Gut. [unknown]
  • Tragia cissoides Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Tragia sellowiana (Klotzsch ex Baill.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Bia lhotzkyana Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Bia sellowiana Klotzsch ex Baill. [unknown]

Description

Bia alienata (also called 'Alien Bia', among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Zingiberaceae family. It is an evergreen perennial herb, with a height of up to 1.5 m. It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal, and it grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bia alienata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bia alienata is a white and yellowish-green flower with a sweet fragrance. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed with a slightly curved shape. The seedling is a small, slender plant with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bia alienata is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or autumn when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a light soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Bia alienata

Bia alienata is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Bia alienata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bia alienata?

Bia alienata

What is the common name of Bia alienata?

Alienated cardamom

What is the natural habitat of Bia alienata?

It is native to India, Nepal, and Bangladesh

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References