Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
343242

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miers) Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 666 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342574



Common Names

  • Burmannia Wallichii
  • Wallichii Burmannia
  • Wallichii Bells


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Description

Burmannia wallichii (also called Wallich's Burmannia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to India and Sri Lanka. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has a creeping habit, with leaves that are divided into three leaflets. The flowers are small and yellow, with three petals.

Uses & Benefits

Burmannia wallichii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicine. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Burmannia wallichii has small yellow flowers with a white center and long, thin petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and thin with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burmannia wallichii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can tolerate full sun but will need more frequent watering in this situation. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division is also possible, with the clumps being divided in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Burmannia wallichii

Burmannia wallichii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Burmannia wallichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burmannia wallichii?

Burmannia wallichii

What is the family of Burmannia wallichii?

Burmanniaceae

What is the native range of Burmannia wallichii?

Africa

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126664-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.