Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenuifolium
ID:
340290

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Schott

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Melet. Bot. : 17 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339622

Common Names

  • Tenuifolium Biarum
  • Biarum tenuifolium
  • Tenuifolium Dagger Flower

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Description

Biarum tenuifolium (also called Tenuifoliate 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 tenuifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Biarum tenuifolium sub. abbreviatum (Schott) K.Richt.
Biarum tenuifolium sub. arundanum (Boiss. & Reut.) Nyman
Biarum tenuifolium sub. tenuifolium
Biarum tenuifolium sub. zeleborii (Schott) P.C.Boyce
Biarum tenuifolium sub. galianii (Talavera) P.C.Boyce
Biarum tenuifolium sub. idomenaeum P.C.Boyce & Athanasiou
Biarum tenuifolium sub. zelebori (Schott) P.C.Boyce

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Biarum tenuifolium 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 tenuifolium

Biarum tenuifolium can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.

Biarum tenuifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Biarum tenuifolium?

Biarum tenuifolium

What is the natural habitat of Biarum tenuifolium?

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

What is the flowering season of Biarum tenuifolium?

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86260-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.