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
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.
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 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,