Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bovei
ID:
339739

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Rumphia 1: 114 (1836)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339071

Common Names

  • Biarum bovei
  • Biarum bovei
  • Biarum bovei

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Description

Biarum bovei (also called 'Bovei's Biarum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the ginger family, Zingiberaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is an evergreen perennial growing to 1 m tall, with long, narrow, arching leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Biarum bovei 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 bovei has white, star-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biarum bovei is a bulbous perennial that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by division of the bulbs in early spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings should be potted up into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Biarum bovei

Biarum bovei is found in South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Biarum bovei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biarum bovei?

Biarum bovei

What are the common names of Biarum bovei?

Biarum bovei is also known as Bove's Biarum

What is the natural habitat of Biarum bovei?

Biarum bovei is native to the Mediterranean region

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

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86228-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.