Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispulum
ID:
339915

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schott) Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1884

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 5: 334 (1884)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339247

Common Names

  • Biarum crispulum
  • Crispulum Cardamom
  • Crispulum Cardamom

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Description

Biarum crispulum (also called 'Crispy Biarum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. It grows in moist forests, at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Biarum crispulum is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive disorders, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation. It is also used as a natural food preservative and flavoring agent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Biarum crispulum is small and yellow in color. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are thin and green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biarum crispulum is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is not very frost tolerant and should be protected from cold temperatures. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Biarum crispulum

Biarum crispulum is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Biarum crispulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biarum crispulum?

Biarum crispulum

What is the common name of Biarum crispulum?

Crisp cardamom

What are the uses of Biarum crispulum?

Biarum crispulum is used as a spice, as a flavoring agent, and in traditional medicine.

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

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86233-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.