Burmanniaceae · Burmannia

Neelmani / Indian Bluethread

Burmannia coelestis

Herboutdoor
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Meghalaya, Kerala, Assam & more
Flowering
August-February

Plant Details

Scientific name
Burmannia coelestis
Genus
Burmannia
Habit
Herb
Distribution
India, Nepal, Malaysia, China, New Guinea, Philippines
Found in India
Meghalaya, Kerala, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra
Flowering & fruiting
August-February
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Variable
Inflorescence
Variable
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Burmanniaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Malayalam
മൂടൻ കാക്കപ്പൂ
Marathi
नीलमणि Neelmani

About Neelmani

Indian Bluethread (Burmannia coelestis) is a herb belonging to the Burmanniaceae family (Burmannia Family). It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It occurs across India, Nepal, Malaysia, China, New Guinea, Philippines. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-February.

Illustration representing the Burmanniaceae family
Botanical family

Burmanniaceae

Burmannia Family

Neelmani belongs to the Burmanniaceae family.

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