Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
angustimitra
ID:
915300

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chantanaorr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Blumea 53: 524 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000914635



Common Names

  • Thismia angustimitra
  • Narrow-leaved Thismia
  • Tiny Lantern


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Description

Thismia angustimitra (also called Narrow-Leaf Thismia, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant found in Southeast Asia. It has narrow, lanceolate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady forests and is a threatened species due to habitat loss.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia angustimitra is used as an ornamental plant and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thismia angustimitra is small and white, with a yellow labellum. The seed is round and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia angustimitra is a terrestrial orchid native to India. It can be cultivated in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes and replanting them in a well-draining potting mix. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Thismia angustimitra

Thismia angustimitra is native to India

Species in the Thismia genus

Thismia abei, Thismia alba, Thismia americana, Thismia appendiculata, Thismia arachnites, Thismia aseroe, Thismia bifida, Thismia brunonis, Thismia caudata, Thismia chrysops, Thismia clandestina, Thismia clavarioides, Thismia crocea, Thismia episcopalis, Thismia espirito-santensis, Thismia fumida, Thismia fungiformis, Thismia gardneriana, Thismia glaziovii, Thismia goodii, Thismia grandiflora, Thismia hyalina, Thismia iguassuensis, Thismia janeirensis, Thismia javanica, Thismia labiata, Thismia lauriana, Thismia luetzelburgii, Thismia macahensis, Thismia melanomitra, Thismia mirabilis, Thismia neptunis, Thismia ophiuris, Thismia panamensis, Thismia racemosa, Thismia rodwayi, Thismia saulensis, Thismia singeri, Thismia taiwanensis, Thismia tuberculata, Thismia yorkensis, Thismia mullerensis, Thismia annamensis, Thismia tentaculata, Thismia angustimitra, Thismia huangii, Thismia betung-kerihunensis, Thismia prataensis, Thismia kelantanensis, Thismia filiformis,

Species in the Burmanniaceae family

Afrothismia baerae, Afrothismia foertheriana, Afrothismia gesnerioides, Afrothismia insignis, Afrothismia pachyantha, Afrothismia saingei, Afrothismia winkleri, Afrothismia hydra, Afrothismia korupensis, Afrothismia mhoroana, Afrothismia amietii, Afrothismia zambesiaca, Afrothismia fungiformis, Afrothismia pusilla, Afrothismia kupensis, Apteria aphylla, Burmannia alba, Burmannia aprica, Burmannia australis, Burmannia bicolor, Burmannia bifaria, Burmannia biflora, Burmannia candelabrum, Burmannia candida, Burmannia capitata, Burmannia championii, Burmannia chinensis, Burmannia cochinchinensis, Burmannia coelestis, Burmannia compacta, Burmannia connata, Burmannia cryptopetala, Burmannia damazii, Burmannia dasyantha, Burmannia disticha, Burmannia engganensis, Burmannia filamentosa, Burmannia flava, Burmannia foliosa, Burmannia geelvinkiana, Burmannia gracilis, Burmannia grandiflora, Burmannia hexaptera, Burmannia indica, Burmannia itoana, Burmannia jonkeri, Burmannia juncea, Burmannia kalbreyeri, Burmannia larseniana, Burmannia latialata,

References

Sahut Chantanaorrapint: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chantanaorr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77095336-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.