Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
breviappendiculata
ID:
1521230

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nob.Tanaka

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Bull. Natl. Mus. Nat. Sci., Tokyo, B. 44: 68 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000007894



Common Names

  • Thismia Breviappendiculata
  • Breviappendiculata Thismia
  • Thismia


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Description

Thismia breviappendiculata (also called Short-stalked Thismia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Thismiaceae. It is a small, terrestrial plant with a single, erect stem that can reach up to 15 cm in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in a variety of habitats, including forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia breviappendiculata is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thismia breviappendiculata has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and a long, thin style. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard, shiny surface. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Thismia breviappendiculata is best done through seed sowing. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. The seeds should be covered lightly with soil and kept in a warm, shaded area. Germination can take up to several months. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept moist and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Thismia breviappendiculata

Thismia breviappendiculata is found in tropical Asia, from India to China and south to Indonesia.

Thismia breviappendiculata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia breviappendiculata?

Thismia breviappendiculata

Where is Thismia breviappendiculata found?

Borneo

What is the flower color of Thismia breviappendiculata?

White

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77190777-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.