Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lessertiana
ID:
339618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Étude Euphorb. : 502 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000338950



Common Names

  • Lessertiana
  • Cardamom Ginger
  • Mountain Cardamom


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Synonyms

  • Tragia lessertiana Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Bia lessertiana (also called 'Lessert's 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 lessertiana is used as a spice in cooking and is known for its medicinal properties, such as its ability to aid in digestion, reduce inflammation, and act as an antiseptic. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat colds, fever, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bia lessertiana 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 lessertiana is an evergreen shrub that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings, or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a mature plant and plant it in a potting mix. For division, carefully divide the root ball and replant the divisions in separate pots.

Where to Find Bia lessertiana

Bia lessertiana can be found in tropical Africa.

Bia lessertiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bia lessertiana?

Bia lessertiana

What is the common name of Bia lessertiana?

Lessert's cardamom

What is the natural habitat of Bia lessertiana?

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