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
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.
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,