Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
congesta
ID:
763205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Sketch Veg. Swan R. : 58 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762538

Common Names

  • Burchardia Congesta
  • Congested Burchardia
  • Congested Water-lily

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Description

Burchardia congesta (also called Congested Burchardia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Australia. It has long, narrow leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Burchardia congesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Burchardia congesta has white flowers with yellow stripes. The seeds are small, black and ellipsoid in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single basal leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burchardia congesta can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Burchardia congesta

Burchardia congesta is native to South Africa, where it is found in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

Burchardia congesta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burchardia congesta?

Burchardia congesta

What is the common name of Burchardia congesta?

Congested Burchardia

What is the natural habitat of Burchardia congesta?

It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry grassland and rocky slopes

Species in the Colchicaceae family

Baeometra uniflora, Baeometra uniflora, Burchardia bairdiae, Burchardia congesta, Burchardia monantha, Burchardia multiflora, Burchardia rosea, Burchardia umbellata, Camptorrhiza indica, Camptorrhiza strumosa, Colchicum alpinum, Colchicum antilibanoticum, Colchicum arenarium, Colchicum arenasii, Colchicum asteranthum, Colchicum atticum, Colchicum autumnale, Colchicum balansae, Colchicum baytopiorum, Colchicum bivonae, Colchicum boissieri, Colchicum bulbocodium, Colchicum burttii, Colchicum chalcedonicum, Colchicum chimonanthum, Colchicum cilicicum, Colchicum confusum, Colchicum corsicum, Colchicum cretense, Colchicum crocifolium, Colchicum cupanii, Colchicum davisii, Colchicum decaisnei, Colchicum doerfleri, Colchicum dolichantherum, Colchicum eichleri, Colchicum euboeum, Colchicum fasciculare, Colchicum feinbruniae, Colchicum filifolium, Colchicum freynii, Colchicum gonarei, Colchicum graecum, Colchicum haynaldii, Colchicum heldreichii, Colchicum hierosolymitanum, Colchicum hirsutum, Colchicum hungaricum, Colchicum imperatoris-friderici, Colchicum inundatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-301498: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.