Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
flava
ID:
340662

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Carr) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 162 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339994



Common Names

  • Biermannia flava
  • Yellow Biermannia
  • Flava


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Description

Biermannia flava (also called Yellow Biermannia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Biermannia flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Biermannia flava has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a pleasant aroma. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are long and thin with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biermannia flava can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).

Where to Find Biermannia flava

Biermannia flava is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in the countries of Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo.

Biermannia flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biermannia flava?

Biermannia flava

What is the common name of Biermannia flava?

Yellow aneilema

What is the natural habitat of Biermannia flava?

Biermannia flava is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa

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-22021: Based on the initial data import
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.
Cedric Errol Carr (1892-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carr' in the authors string.