Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12-10
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Small oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Rich
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Weather protection
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
AMMI majus
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In Hindi
बिशप निराना
Holywood
In German
Bischofs Unkraut
Holywood
In French
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
Holywood
In Spanish
biznaga
Holywood
In Greek
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
Holywood
In Portuguese
erva daninha do Bispo
Holywood
In Polish
chwastów biskupa
Holywood
In Latin
Episcopi viriditas
Holywood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Apiaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Guaiacum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Zygophylloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Bishop's Weed and Holywood
Wondering what are the properties of Bishop's Weed and Holywood? We provide you with everything About Bishop's Weed and Holywood. Bishop's Weed doesn't have thorns and Holywood doesn't have thorns. Also Bishop's Weed does not have fragrant flowers. Bishop's Weed has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting and Holywood has allergic reactions like Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bishop's Weed and Holywood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bishop's Weed and Holywood
Season and care of Bishop's Weed and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Bishop's Weed and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Holywood season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bishop's Weed is Neutral and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Bishop's Weed and Holywood Physical Information
Bishop's Weed and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Bishop's Weed and Holywood are as follows:
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Bishop's Weed and Holywood
Care of Bishop's Weed and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering and Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.