Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
A.N.Rao
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
2006
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Rheedea 16: 29 (2006)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000807849
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Biermannia arunachalensis
 - Arunachalensis Biermannia
 - Tiny Biermannia
                         
                     
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Biermannia arunachalensis (also called Arunachal Biermannia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the temperate regions of East Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. The flowers are white and bell-shaped. It is found in moist and shady areas, such as in the understory of temperate forests.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Biermannia arunachalensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for its fragrant flowers.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            The flower of Biermannia arunachalensis is a star-shaped bloom with six petals, usually white or pale pink. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nut. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Biermannia arunachalensis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can also be used to propagate this plant.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Biermannia arunachalensis
                        
                            Biermannia arunachalensis is native to India and can be found in the Arunachal Pradesh state.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Biermannia arunachalensis FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Biermannia arunachalensis?
Biermannia arunachalensis
What is the common name of Biermannia arunachalensis?
Arunachalensis Biermannia
What is the natural habitat of Biermannia arunachalensis?
Tropical forests
                          
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Biermannia genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Orchidaceae family
                        
                            Aa fiebrigii, 
Aa hartwegii, 
Aa hieronymi, 
Aa leucantha, 
Aa lorentzii, 
Aa macra, 
Aa achalensis, 
Aa maderoi, 
Aa mandonii, 
Aa matthewsii, 
Aa microtidis, 
Aa paleacea, 
Aa argyrolepis, 
Aa riobambae, 
Aa rosei, 
Aa schickendanzii, 
Aa sphaeroglossa, 
Aa trilobulata, 
Aa weddelliana, 
Aa aurantiaca, 
Aa calceata, 
Aa colombiana, 
Aa denticulata, 
Aa erosa, 
Aa figueroi, 
Aa lozanoi, 
Aa lehmannii, 
Acampe carinata, 
Acampe cephalotes, 
Acampe ochracea, 
Acampe pachyglossa, 
Acampe praemorsa, 
Acampe joiceyana, 
Acampe hulae, 
Acanthophippium bicolor, 
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, 
Acanthophippium curtisii, 
Acanthophippium eburneum, 
Acanthophippium gougahense, 
Acanthophippium javanicum, 
Acanthophippium lilacinum, 
Acanthophippium mantinianum, 
Acanthophippium parviflorum, 
Acanthophippium pictum, 
Acanthophippium splendidum, 
Acanthophippium striatum, 
Acanthophippium sylhetense, 
Acanthophippium curtisii, 
Achlydosa glandulosa, 
Acianthera aculeata,