Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
jainiana
ID:
340673

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.N.Hegde & A.N.Rao

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 26: 97 (1984 publ. 1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340005



Common Names

  • Biermannia jainiana
  • Jain's Biermannia
  • Jainiana


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Description

Biermannia jainiana (also called Jain's 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 jainiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Biermannia jainiana has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biermannia jainiana 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 jainiana

Biermannia jainiana 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 jainiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biermannia jainiana?

Biermannia jainiana

What is the common name of Biermannia jainiana?

Jain's aneilema

What is the natural habitat of Biermannia jainiana?

Biermannia jainiana is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-22022: Based on the initial data import
A.Nageswara Rao (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.N.Rao' in the authors string.
S.N. Hegde: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.N.Hegde' in the authors string.