Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
chinensis
ID:
343141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gand.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 66: 290 (1919 publ. 1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342473

Common Names

  • Chinensis Burmannia
  • Chinensis Star
  • Chinensis Blue Star

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Description

Burmannia chinensis (also called Chinese 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 chinensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Burmannia chinensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burmannia chinensis 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 chinensis

Burmannia chinensis 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 chinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burmannia chinensis?

Burmannia chinensis

What is the family of Burmannia chinensis?

Burmanniaceae

What is the common name of Burmannia chinensis?

Chinese 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,

References

Michel Gandoger (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gand.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126586-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.