Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
343136

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Walter ex J.F.Gmel.) Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. Bras. 1: 12 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342468

Common Names

  • Capitata Burmannia
  • Capitata Star
  • Capitata Blue Star

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Synonyms

  • Gyrotheca capitata Morong [unknown]

Description

Burmannia capitata (also called Head Beak-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It typically grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Burmannia capitata has small white flowers with a yellow center and long, thin petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burmannia capitata 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 and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Burmannia capitata

Burmannia capitata 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 capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burmannia capitata?

Burmannia capitata

What is the family of Burmannia capitata?

Burmanniaceae

What is the common name of Burmannia capitata?

Headed Burmannia

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,