Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
dasyantha
ID:
343155

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. Bras. 1: 11 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342487

Common Names

  • Dasyantha Burmannia
  • Dasyantha Star
  • Dasyantha Blue Star

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Synonyms

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

Description

Burmannia dasyantha (also called Hairy 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 dasyantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Burmannia dasyantha 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 dasyantha can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Burmannia dasyantha

Burmannia dasyantha 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 dasyantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burmannia dasyantha?

Burmannia dasyantha

What is the family of Burmannia dasyantha?

Burmanniaceae

What is the common name of Burmannia dasyantha?

Hairy 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,