Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
aprica
ID:
343106

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Malme) Jonker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Burmann. : 87 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342438

Common Names

  • Burmannia aprica
  • Aprica Burmannia
  • Aprica Lily

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Description

Burmannia aprica (also called Sunny Burmannia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It grows in moist and wet habitats, such as wetlands, swamps, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Burmannia aprica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Burmannia aprica has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burmannia aprica can be propagated through division of the rhizomes or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a range of soil types.

Where to Find Burmannia aprica

Burmannia aprica can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Burmannia aprica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burmannia aprica?

Burmannia aprica

What is the family of Burmannia aprica?

Burmanniaceae

What is the habitat of Burmannia aprica?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Burmannia genus

Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata, Burmannia ledermannii, Burmannia longifolia, Burmannia luteoalba, Burmannia lutescens, Burmannia madagascariensis, Burmannia malasica, Burmannia micropetala, Burmannia nepalensis, Burmannia oblonga, Burmannia polygaloides, Burmannia pusilla, Burmannia sanariapoana, Burmannia sphagnoides, Burmannia steenisii, Burmannia stricta, Burmannia stuebelii,

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

Gustaf Oskar Andersson Malme (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Malme' in the authors string.
Fredrik Pieter Jonker (1912-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jonker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:292297-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.