Contains 2 genera and 4 accepted taxa overall.
This family is completely databased for all specimens.
Characteristics
BURMANNIACEAE
Monocot
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Classification
DIOSCOREALES
BURMANNIACEAE
[Family identification key]
1. Leaves and stems purplish to pale brownish or whitish; inflorescence racemose or flower solitary; pedicel 2-10 mm long; flower terete or subterete; ovary 1-locular; placentation parietal
1. Leaves and stems green; inflorescence of dense cymes or flower solitary; pedicel 0-1 mm long; flower 3-angled or 3-winged; ovary 3-locular; placentation axile