Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
343113

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. Bras. 1: 10 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342445

Common Names

  • Bicolor Burmannia
  • Bicolor Star
  • Bicolor Blue Star

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Synonyms

  • Tripterella bicolor (Mart.) Schult. & Schult.f. [deprecated]

Description

Burmannia bicolor (also called Two-colored 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 bicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Burmannia bicolor 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 bicolor 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 bicolor

Burmannia bicolor can be found in tropical regions of South and Central America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.

Burmannia bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burmannia bicolor?

Burmannia bicolor

What type of plant is Burmannia bicolor?

Burmannia bicolor is a type of flowering plant

Where is Burmannia bicolor found?

Burmannia bicolor is found in India

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,