Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
syriacum
ID:
340279

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Riedl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Aroideana 3: 19 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339611

Common Names

  • Syrian Biarum
  • Biarum syriacum
  • Syrian Dagger Flower

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Synonyms

  • Biarum gramineum (Banks & Sol.) Eig [unknown]

Description

Biarum syriacum (also called Syrian Biarum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Syria and is found in the Mediterranean climate habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Biarum syriacum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Biarum syriacum is a small, yellow-green cup-shaped flower with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biarum syriacum can be propagated by division, seed, or tissue culture. It prefers a warm, humid environment and bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not soggy. It can be fertilized with a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Biarum syriacum

Biarum syriacum can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Biarum syriacum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biarum syriacum?

Biarum syriacum

What is the natural habitat of Biarum syriacum?

It is found in wet montane forests in the eastern Mediterranean.

What is the flowering season of Biarum syriacum?

It flowers from April to June.

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Harald Udo von Riedl (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Riedl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86259-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.