Biermannia bimaculata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bimaculata
ID:
340610
Status:
valid
Authors:
(King & Pantl.) King & Pantl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 8: 200 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339942
Common Names
- Biermannia bimaculata
- Two-Spotted Biermannia
- Two-Spotted False Spiderwort
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Biermannia bimaculata (also called two-spotted biermannia, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It has long, narrow leaves with pointed tips, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Biermannia bimaculata is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and antioxidant properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Biermannia bimaculata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a single leaf.
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Biermannia bimaculata is a perennial herb that grows in moist to wet soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least two buds each. Plant the sections in a moist soil mix and keep them moist until established.
Where to Find Biermannia bimaculata
Biermannia bimaculata can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Biermannia bimaculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Biermannia bimaculata?
Biermannia bimaculata
What type of plant is Biermannia bimaculata?
Biermannia bimaculata is a flowering plant
Where is Biermannia bimaculata found?
Biermannia bimaculata is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-22016: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Robert Pantling (1856-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pantl.' in the authors string.