Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fischeri
ID:
854356

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sreek. & B.V.Shetty

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42: 683 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000853691

Common Names

  • Bhidea fischeri
  • Fischer's Bhidea
  • Fischer's Bhidea Grass

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Description

Bhidea fischeri (also called 'Fischeri', 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 fischeri 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 fischeri 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 fischeri is a perennial plant that is propagated through division and cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can also be grown from seed, but it takes longer to establish. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Bhidea fischeri

Bhidea fischeri can be found in India.

Bhidea fischeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bhidea fischeri?

Bhidea fischeri

What is the common name of Bhidea fischeri?

Bhidea

What is the family of Bhidea fischeri?

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

Brahmavar Vishwanath Shetty (1931-2006): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.V.Shetty' in the authors string.
Puthenpurayil Viswanathan Sreekumar (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sreek.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:932425-1: 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].