Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
BURMANNIA Linnaeus, Sp. Pl. 287. 1753.
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TYPE: Burmannia disticha Linnaeus Lectotypified by Britton & A. Brown, Ill. Fl. N. U.S., ed. 2. 1: 547. 1913.
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burmannia biflora | Violet Burmannia | |||
| Burmannia capitata | White Burmannia |
Identification Key
1. Inflorescences usually appearing capitate; flowers 3-angled, wings if present <⅕ as wide as flower; perianth whitish; the inner perianth lobes usually less than 2/3 length of outer lobes
1. Inflorescences loosely flowered cymes or flowers solitary; flowers distinctly 3-winged, wings >⅓ as wide as flower; perianth blue, violet, yellow, or greenish; inner perianth lobes 2/3 to nearly equaling length of outer lobes
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2. Basal leaves absent; flowers bluish with perianth lobes paler, often cream-colored;
2. Basal leaves present; flowers yellow or greenish;
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| No synonyms found. | |||