Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
auraniticum
ID:
339728

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mouterde

Source:
wcs

Year:
1966

Citation Micro:
Nouv. Fl. Liban Syrie 1: 193 (1966)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339060

Common Names

  • Auraniticum Cardamom
  • Auraniticum Amomum
  • Auraniticum Grains of Paradise

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Description

Biarum auraniticum (also called 'Auranitic Snake's-head', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is a small, perennial herb with a short rhizome, and a single, erect, slender, cylindrical, leafless stem. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in rocky, dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Biarum auraniticum is used as an ornamental plant and is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties. It is also used to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Biarum auraniticum has small, white flowers with a three-lobed calyx and a three-lobed corolla. The seed is a small, black, ovoid nutlet with a smooth surface. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biarum auraniticum is a hardy perennial plant that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by division or by cuttings. To propagate by division, divide the rhizomes in spring or early summer and replant them in well-drained soil. To propagate by cuttings, take stem cuttings in spring or early summer and place them in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Biarum auraniticum

Biarum auraniticum is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Biarum auraniticum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biarum auraniticum?

Biarum auraniticum

What is the common name of Biarum auraniticum?

Auranitic Cardamom

What is the natural habitat of Biarum auraniticum?

Tropical and subtropical forests of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Paul Mouterde (1892-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mouterde' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86227-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.