Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mendax
ID:
340112

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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Description

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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Cultivation 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 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.