Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
bairdiae
ID:
763204

Status:
valid

Authors:
Keighery

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 45: 470 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762537



Common Names

  • Burchardia Bairdiae
  • Baird's Burchardia
  • Baird's Water-lily


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Description

Burchardia bairdiae (also called Baird's 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 bairdiae 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 bairdiae 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 bairdiae can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a moist, humus-rich soil and partial shade.

Where to Find Burchardia bairdiae

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

Burchardia bairdiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burchardia bairdiae?

Burchardia bairdiae

What is the common name of Burchardia bairdiae?

Baird's Burchardia

What is the natural habitat of Burchardia bairdiae?

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,

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