Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
madagascariensis
ID:
343200

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 268 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342532

Common Names

  • Burmannia madagascariensis
  • Madagascariensis Burmannia
  • Madagascariensis Lily

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Description

Burmannia madagascariensis (also called Madagascar 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 madagascariensis 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 madagascariensis 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 madagascariensis is a small, herbaceous perennial that grows from rhizomes. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Burmannia madagascariensis

Burmannia madagascariensis can be found in Madagascar.

Burmannia madagascariensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burmannia madagascariensis?

Burmannia madagascariensis

What is the common name of Burmannia madagascariensis?

Madagascan burmannia

What is the natural habitat of Burmannia madagascariensis?

Burmannia madagascariensis 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,

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