How to Grow and Care for Burmannia

Burmannia nepalensis is an annual, leaf green, continuous whitish, unbranched to very rarely branched herbaceous plant that reaches a stature height of 4 to 13 centimeters. She is mycotrophic. A rhizome is absent, the roots are thickened and short. The leaves are 2 to 3.3 millimeters long and 1 millimeter wide.

Burmannia biflora grows in wet areas (bogs, swamps, ditches, lake shores, etc.) at elevations less than 100 m. It is an annual herb up to 20 cm tall. Flowers are borne in a loose cyme of up to 12 flowers, blue, 3-winged, sometimes white around the edges.

Burmannia championii is a diminutive, ground-level herb favoring damp, shaded environments of its native tropical forests. Characterized by striking blue flowers with yellow centers arising on slender stalks, it stands out amongst the leaf litter. This delicate plant thrives in nutrient-poor soils, a testimony to its specialized root system which often associates with fungal partners for nourishment.

Southern bluethread is a small, terrestrial herbaceous plant, distinguished by its dense, spherical flower heads atop a slender, leafless stalk. The vibrant blue to purple flowers, coupled with yellow anthers, make it a visually distinct species in the moist, shadowy habitats it prefers. Its unusual growth form, thriving in low-light conditions, suggests a unique adaptation to understory environments.

Burmannia coelestis is a striking herbaceous plant known for its vibrant blue flowers that resemble miniature stars. This delicate, low-growing species thrives in moist, shaded environments, often blanketing the forest floor in a celestial display of blue. The slender stems and scale-like leaves support the starry blooms, which are a distinctive feature for species identification and contribute to its ethereal beauty.