Burmannia (Burmanniaceae)

Burmannia

Burmannia is a family of small, often inconspicuous herbs primarily found in tropical regions. These plants are typically mycotrophic, lacking chlorophyll and relying on fungi for nutrition. This adaptation allows them to thrive in dark forest understories, where little light penetrates. Their flowers, although small, are distinctive, usually with a three-lobed lip, aiding in their identification.

Scientific classification

Family

Burmannia (Burmanniaceae)

Order

Yams, colicroots, and allies

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