Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
larseniana
ID:
343188

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 19: 243 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342520

Common Names

  • Burmannia larseniana
  • Larseniana Burmannia
  • Larseniana Lily

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Description

Burmannia larseniana (also called Larsen'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 larseniana 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 larseniana 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 larseniana 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 larseniana

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

Burmannia larseniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burmannia larseniana?

Burmannia larseniana

What is the common name of Burmannia larseniana?

Larsen's burmannia

What is the natural habitat of Burmannia larseniana?

Burmannia larseniana is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas

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:1008698-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.