Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
biflora
ID:
343123

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 287 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342455

Common Names

  • Biflora Burmannia
  • Biflora Star
  • Biflora Blue Star

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Synonyms

  • Tripterella caerulea Muhl. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Burmannia biflora 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 biflora can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Propagation by division is best done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted immediately and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Burmannia biflora

Burmannia biflora 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 biflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burmannia biflora?

Burmannia biflora

What type of plant is Burmannia biflora?

Burmannia biflora is a type of flowering plant

Where is Burmannia biflora found?

Burmannia biflora 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,

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