Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Bia

Species:

Bia fendleri

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Vine

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guyana, Panama

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

small mammals, insects

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Requires consistently moist conditions and cool temperatures for germination. Light may enhance germination.

Propagation data sourced from Claude AI