Status:
valid
Authors:
Malme
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. 22(3, 8): 27 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342506
Common Names
- Burmannia grandiflora
- Grandiflora Burmannia
- Grandiflora Lily
Description
Burmannia grandiflora (also called Large-flowered Burmannia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia and Africa. It has a creeping habit and its leaves are lanceolate to linear-lanceolate. It grows in open grasslands, forests, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Burmannia grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used to make herbal tea and to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Burmannia grandiflora has small yellow flowers with a white center and long, thin petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Burmannia grandiflora 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 grandiflora
Burmannia grandiflora can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Burmannia grandiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Burmannia grandiflora?
Burmannia grandiflora
What is the common name of Burmannia grandiflora?
Common name of Burmannia grandiflora
Where is Burmannia grandiflora found?
Burmannia grandiflora 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,