Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
343109

Status:
valid

Authors:
Malme

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. 22(3, 8): 25 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342441

Common Names

  • Burmannia australis
  • Australis Burmannia
  • Australis Lily

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Burmannia australis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burmannia australis 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 australis

Burmannia australis can be found in Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.

Burmannia australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burmannia australis?

Burmannia australis

What is the family of Burmannia australis?

Burmanniaceae

What is the habitat of Burmannia australis?

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,

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