Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Genus:
Species:
enneandra
ID:
763223

Status:
valid

Authors:
Micheli

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Phan. 3: 81 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762556

Common Names

  • Burnatia Enneandra
  • Nine-stamened Burnatia
  • Nine-stamened Lily

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Description

Burnatia enneandra (also called Nine-stamened burnatia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with thick, fleshy leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and grows in fynbos and renosterveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Burnatia enneandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Burnatia enneandra is white or cream-colored with yellow or orange markings. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burnatia enneandra can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the same soil mix.

Where to Find Burnatia enneandra

Burnatia enneandra is found in China and Japan.

Burnatia enneandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burnatia enneandra?

Burnatia enneandra

What is the common name of Burnatia enneandra?

Nine-stamened Burnatia

What is the natural habitat of Burnatia enneandra?

It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry grassland and rocky slopes

Species in the Burnatia genus

Species in the Alismataceae family

Albidella nymphaeifolia, Albidella acanthocarpa, Albidella glandulosa, Albidella oligococca, Alisma bjorkqvistii, Alisma canaliculatum, Alisma gramineum, Alisma juzepczukii, Alisma lanceolatum, Alisma nanum, Alisma plantago-aquatica, Alisma rhicnocarpum, Alisma subcordatum, Alisma triviale, Alisma wahlenbergii, Alisma praecox, Alisma rariflorum, Alisma bjoerkqvistii, Astonia australiensis, Baldellia alpestris, Baldellia ranunculoides, Baldellia repens, Burnatia enneandra, Butomopsis latifolia, Caldesia grandis, Caldesia parnassifolia, Caldesia janaki-ammaliae, Caldesia plantago-aquatica, Damasonium alisma, Damasonium bourgaei, Damasonium californicum, Damasonium constrictum, Damasonium minus, Damasonium polyspermum, Echinodorus berteroi, Helanthium tenellum, Helanthium bolivianum, Helanthium zombiense, Hydrocleys martii, Hydrocleys mattogrossensis, Hydrocleys modesta, Hydrocleys nymphoides, Hydrocleys parviflora, Limnocharis laforestii, Limnocharis flava, Limnophyton obtusifolium, Limnophyton fluitans, Limnophyton angolense, Luronium natans, Ranalisma rostrata,

References

Marc Micheli (1844-1902): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Micheli' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:58280-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.