Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Liliales
Species:
umbellata
ID:
763211

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 273 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762544



Common Names

  • Burchardia Umbellata
  • Umbel-flowered Burchardia
  • Umbel-flowered Water-lily


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Description

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

Where to Find Burchardia umbellata

Burchardia umbellata is found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Burchardia umbellata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burchardia umbellata?

Burchardia umbellata

What is the common name of Burchardia umbellata?

Umbel Burchardia

What is the natural habitat of Burchardia umbellata?

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-301503: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.