Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
kalbreyeri
ID:
343187

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1881

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 14: t. 1357 (1881)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342519

Common Names

  • Burmannia kalbreyeri
  • Kalbreyeri Burmannia
  • Kalbreyeri Lily

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Description

Burmannia kalbreyeri (also called Kalbreyer'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 kalbreyeri 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 kalbreyeri 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 kalbreyeri is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into clumps of 3-4 shoots and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Burmannia kalbreyeri

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

Burmannia kalbreyeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burmannia kalbreyeri?

Burmannia kalbreyeri

What is the growth habit of Burmannia kalbreyeri?

It is a herbaceous perennial plant.

What is the flower color of Burmannia kalbreyeri?

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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126619-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.