Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
filamentosa
ID:
343162

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.X.Zhang & R.M.K.Saunders

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 20: 392 (2000 publ. 2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342494

Common Names

  • Filamentosa Burmannia
  • Filamentosa Star
  • Filamentosa Blue Star

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Description

Burmannia filamentosa (also called Thread-like Burmannia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands. It has a tufted habit with narrow, linear leaves and small yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Burmannia filamentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Burmannia filamentosa 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 filamentosa 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 filamentosa

Burmannia filamentosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Burmannia filamentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burmannia filamentosa?

Burmannia filamentosa

What is the common name of Burmannia filamentosa?

Common name of Burmannia filamentosa

Where is Burmannia filamentosa found?

Burmannia filamentosa 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,

References

Dianxiang Zhang (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.X.Zhang' in the authors string.
Richard M. K. Saunders (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.K.Saunders' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1018991-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.