Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
monantha
ID:
763206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Domin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 41: 260 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762539

Common Names

  • Burchardia Monantha
  • One-flowered Burchardia
  • One-flowered Water-lily

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Description

Burchardia monantha (also called One-flowered burchardia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb with thick, fleshy leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Western Cape of South Africa and grows in fynbos and renosterveld habitats.

Uses & Benefits

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

Where to Find Burchardia monantha

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

Burchardia monantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burchardia monantha?

Burchardia monantha

What is the common name of Burchardia monantha?

One-flowered Burchardia

What is the natural habitat of Burchardia monantha?

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-301499: Based on the initial data import
Karel Domin (1882-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Domin' in the authors string.