Status:
valid
Authors:
(Carr) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 23: 162 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000339994
Common Names
- Biermannia flava
- Yellow Biermannia
- Flava
Description
Biermannia flava (also called Yellow Biermannia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Biermannia flava is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Biermannia flava has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a pleasant aroma. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are long and thin with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Biermannia flava can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Biermannia flava
Biermannia flava is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in the countries of Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
Biermannia flava FAQ
What is the scientific name of Biermannia flava?
Biermannia flava
What is the common name of Biermannia flava?
Yellow aneilema
What is the natural habitat of Biermannia flava?
Biermannia flava is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Africa
Species in the Biermannia genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,