Burmannia decurrens - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decurrens
ID:
1539812
Status:
valid
Authors:
Xiao J.Li & D.X.Zhang
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 38(9)-e02718: 3 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021443
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Burmannia decurrens (also called 'Decurrens Burmannia', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a herbaceous plant with stems up to 0.5 m long. The stems are covered with hairs and are used in medicinal preparations. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in mangrove forests and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Burmannia decurrens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Burmannia decurrens is a small, yellowish-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a slender, light green stem with a single leaf.
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Burmannia decurrens can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a warm, sunny position in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Burmannia decurrens
Burmannia decurrens can be found in the tropical forests of India.
Burmannia decurrens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Burmannia decurrens?
Burmannia decurrens
What is the family of Burmannia decurrens?
Burmanniaceae
What is the distribution of Burmannia decurrens?
India
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77216341-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.