Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
jonkeri
ID:
343185

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benthem & Maas

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 30: 140 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342517

Common Names

  • Burmannia jonkeri
  • Jonkeri Burmannia
  • Jonkeri Lily

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Description

Burmannia jonkeri (also called Jonker's 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 jonkeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Burmannia jonkeri is a small, white to yellowish-green flower with six petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burmannia jonkeri 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 jonkeri

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

Burmannia jonkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burmannia jonkeri?

Burmannia jonkeri

What is the growth habit of Burmannia jonkeri?

It is a herbaceous perennial plant.

What is the flower color of Burmannia jonkeri?

The flowers are yellow or white.

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

Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
J. van Benthem (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benthem' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:38391-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.