Biermannia sigaldii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sigaldii
ID:
340721
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seidenf.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 114: 433 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340053
Common Names
- Biermannia sigaldii
- Sigald's Biermannia
- Sigaldii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Biermannia sigaldii (also called Sigald'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 sigaldii 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
The flower of Biermannia sigaldii is a yellow-greenish color and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is a small, round, dark brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a yellow-greenish color.
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Biermannia sigaldii 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 sigaldii
Biermannia sigaldii 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 sigaldii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Biermannia sigaldii?
Biermannia sigaldii
What is the common name of Biermannia sigaldii?
Sigald's aneilema
What is the natural habitat of Biermannia sigaldii?
Biermannia sigaldii is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa
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-22027: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.