Biarum mendax - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.C.Boyce
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Aroideana 22: 90 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339444
Common Names
- Mendax Biarum
- Biarum mendax
- Araceae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Biarum mendax (also called False Snake's-head, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Biarum mendax is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Biarum mendax is a small, yellow flower. The seed is a small, black, triangular shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Biarum mendax is an easy-to-grow bulbous plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a temperature range of 10-25°C and a pH range of 6-7.5. It should be planted in nutrient-rich, well-drained soil with plenty of light.
Where to Find Biarum mendax
Biarum mendax can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Turkey.
Biarum mendax FAQ
What is the scientific name of Biarum mendax?
Biarum mendax
What is the common name of Biarum mendax?
False Arum
What is the natural habitat of Biarum mendax?
Mediterranean region
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,
References
Peter Charles Boyce (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Boyce' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1012044-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.