Brachystele bicrinita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicrinita
ID:
385092
Status:
valid
Authors:
Szlach.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Fragm. Florist. Geobot. 41: 849 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000384424
Common Names
- Bristly-bracted Star-of-Bethlehem
- Bristly Star-of-Bethlehem
- Bristly-bracted Starofbethlehem
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brachystele bicrinita (also called Two-spined Restharrow, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Europe and Asia. It has a woody rootstock and slender stems with pinnate leaves. It grows in dry grasslands, scrub and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Brachystele bicrinita is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brachystele bicrinita is yellow, small and has 5 petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a long stem.
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Brachystele bicrinita can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils.
Where to Find Brachystele bicrinita
Brachystele bicrinita can be found in the southeastern United States, from Virginia to Florida and west to Louisiana.
Brachystele bicrinita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brachystele bicrinita?
Brachystele bicrinita
What is the common name of Brachystele bicrinita?
Two-spined restharrow
What is the habitat of Brachystele bicrinita?
It grows in dry, sunny places, such as grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas
Species in the Brachystele genus
Brachystele arechavaletae, Brachystele bicrinita, Brachystele bracteosa, Brachystele burkartii, Brachystele camporum, Brachystele chlorops, Brachystele cyclochila, Brachystele delicatula, Brachystele dilatata, Brachystele guayanensis, Brachystele luzmariana, Brachystele maasii, Brachystele oxyanthos, Brachystele pappulosa, Brachystele scabrilingua, Brachystele subfiliformis, Brachystele unilateralis, Brachystele waldemarii, Brachystele widgrenii, Brachystele tamayoana, Brachystele icmadophila,
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-23895: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.