Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
borii
ID:
854354

Status:
valid

Authors:
Deshp., V.Prakash & N.P.Singh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Curr. Sci. 58: 1094 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853689

Common Names

  • Bhidea borii
  • Bor's Bhidea
  • Bor's Bhidea Grass

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Description

Bhidea borii (also called 'Borii', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady areas and has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Bhidea borii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bhidea borii has small yellow flowers, with a red center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bhidea borii is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting, make sure to space the plants at least 12 inches apart. Water regularly and fertilize once a month. Prune regularly to keep the plant looking neat and tidy.

Where to Find Bhidea borii

Bhidea borii can be found in India.

Bhidea borii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bhidea borii?

Bhidea borii

What is the common name of Bhidea borii?

Bhidea

What is the family of Bhidea borii?

Asteraceae

Species in the Bhidea genus

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

U.R. Deshpande (b.1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deshp.' in the authors string.
Ved Prakash (1957-2000): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.Prakash' in the authors string.
Netra Pal Singh (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.P.Singh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:938099-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].