Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
davisii
ID:
339938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turrill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 104: 437 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339270

Common Names

  • Davis' Biarum
  • Davis' Arum
  • Biarum Davisii

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Description

Biarum davisii (also called 'Davis' 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 davisii is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. It is also used as an ingredient in some herbal teas and as a flavoring agent in food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Biarum davisii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biarum davisii is a perennial herb native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Biarum davisii

Biarum davisii can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Biarum davisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biarum davisii?

Biarum davisii

What is the common name of Biarum davisii?

Davis' arum

What is the origin of Biarum davisii?

Cyprus

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

William Bertram Turrill (1890-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turrill' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86234-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.