Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schott) Engl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 2: 575 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339203
Common Names
- Cardamom
- Grains of Paradise
- Malabar Cardamom
Synonyms
- Cyllenium karduchorum Schott [unknown]
Description
Biarum carduchorum (also called Carduchian Biarum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Araceae family. It is native to Turkey and Iran. It is found in dry grasslands, at an altitude of 500-2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Biarum carduchorum is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating digestive problems, such as diarrhea, abdominal pain, and vomiting. It is also used to reduce fever, treat colds, and improve circulation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Biarum carduchorum has small, white flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, pointed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Biarum carduchorum: This plant is propagated by seed or division. Plant the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in two to three weeks. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Dig up the plant and divide the root clump into sections. Replant the divisions in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. The plants should be ready to harvest in about two months.
Where to Find Biarum carduchorum
Biarum carduchorum is native to the Mediterranean region.
Biarum carduchorum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Biarum carduchorum?
Biarum carduchorum
What is the family of Biarum carduchorum?
Araceae
What is the native range of Biarum carduchorum?
Turkey
Species in the Biarum genus
Biarum aleppicum,
Biarum angustatum,
Biarum auraniticum,
Biarum bovei,
Biarum carduchorum,
Biarum carratracense,
Biarum crispulum,
Biarum davisii,
Biarum dispar,
Biarum ditschianum,
Biarum eximium,
Biarum fraasianum,
Biarum kotschyi,
Biarum mendax,
Biarum olivieri,
Biarum pyrami,
Biarum rhopalospadix,
Biarum straussii,
Biarum syriacum,
Biarum tenuifolium,
Biarum marmarisense,
Biarum cinarense,
Biarum rifatii,
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,