Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) Gooss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Sci. 37: 184 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853688
Common Names
- Bewsia biflora
- Two-Flowered Bewsia
- Two-Flowered Bewsia Grass
Description
Bewsia biflora (also called 'Biflora', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Bewsia biflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bewsia biflora has small yellow flowers, with a red center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bewsia biflora is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting, make sure to space the plants at least 12 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize once a month. Prune regularly to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.
Where to Find Bewsia biflora
Bewsia biflora can be found in Australia.
Bewsia biflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bewsia biflora?
Bewsia biflora
What is the common name of Bewsia biflora?
Bewsia
What is the family of Bewsia biflora?
Asteraceae
Species in the Bewsia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:392658-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].