Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Sketch Veg. Swan R. : 58 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762541
Common Names
- Burchardia Multiflora
- Many-flowered Burchardia
- Many-flowered Water-lily
Description
Burchardia multiflora (also called Many-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 multiflora 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 multiflora has white flowers with yellow stripes. The seeds are small, black and ellipsoid in shape. The seedlings are small, with a single basal leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Burchardia multiflora can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade.
Where to Find Burchardia multiflora
Burchardia multiflora is found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Burchardia multiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Burchardia multiflora?
Burchardia multiflora
What is the common name of Burchardia multiflora?
Many-flowered Burchardia
What is the natural habitat of Burchardia multiflora?
It is native to South Africa, and is found in dry grassland and rocky slopes
Species in the Burchardia genus
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,