Indian Bluethread

Burmannia coelestis

Herboutdoor
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About Indian Bluethread

Burmannia coelestis is a partially mycoheterotrophic species of plant in the genus Burmannia. It is widespread, occurring in South to Southeast Asia, New Guinea, Australia, and in Micronesia. It is usually found in wet places, such as in marshes, swamps, and around the edges of pools.

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Plant Details

Scientific name
Burmannia coelestis
Genus
Burmannia
Habit
Herb
Distribution
India, Nepal, Malaysia, China, New Guinea, Philippines
Flowering & fruiting
August-February
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Local Names

Malayalam
മൂടൻ കാക്കപ്പൂ
Marathi
नीलमणि Neelmani
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Botanical family

Burmanniaceae

Burmannia Family

Indian Bluethread belongs to the Burmanniaceae family.

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