Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
fendleri
ID:
835486

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll.Arg.) G.L.Webster

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 25: 236 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000834821



Common Names

  • Bia Fendleri
  • Fendleri Bia
  • Fendleri Plant


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Description

Bia fendleri (also called 'Fendler's Bia' and 'Fendler's Bia Lily', among many other common names) is a small, white-flowered bulbous plant with a single, thin, wiry stem and a single, thin, wiry leaf. It is native to South Africa, and grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bia fendleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bia fendleri has small, white, bell-shaped flowers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bia fendleri is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized occasionally.

Where to Find Bia fendleri

Bia fendleri is native to South America. It can be found in the wild growing in moist, shady forests.

Bia fendleri FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Bia fendleri?

Bia fendleri prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)

What is the ideal light exposure for Bia fendleri?

Bia fendleri prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the ideal humidity for Bia fendleri?

Bia fendleri prefers high humidity levels of 60-80%.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-372011: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.
Grady Webster (1927-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Webster' in the authors string.