Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Bieb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 3(Suppl.): 233 (1819)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000565255
Common Names
- Bifora radians
- Radiant Bifora
- Radiant False Foxglove
Synonyms
- Anidrum radians Kuntze [unknown]
- Coriandrum radians (M.Bieb.) Prantl [unknown]
Description
Bifora radians (also called 'Radiant Bifora', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to North America. It has a rounded crown and a single stem that can reach up to 1m in height. The leaves are lanceolate and the flowers are white or pink. It is found in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Bifora radians is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bifora radians is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bifora radians is a low-maintenance plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every few months. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Bifora radians
Bifora radians is native to North America.
Bifora radians FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bifora radians?
Bifora radians
What is the common name of Bifora radians?
Radiant bifora
Where is Bifora radians native to?
Tropical America
Species in the Bifora genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,