Description
Thismia abei (also called 'Abei Thismia' and 'Abei Fairy Lantern', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in tropical Asia. It is a small, terrestrial plant with long, thin, curved leaves and small, yellow-green flowers with purple stripes. It grows in humid, shady areas, often on the trunks of trees.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thismia abei is a yellow-orange color and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is a small, dark-brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.
Where to Find Thismia abei
Thismia abei is native to tropical Asia and is found in Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.