Status:
valid
Authors:
Chantanaorr. & J.Wai
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 280: 292 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347289
Common Names
- Thismia claviformis
- Claviformis Thismia
- Claviformis-Leaved Thismia
Description
Thismia claviformis (also called 'Club-shaped thismia', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to India. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests. It is found in the Western Ghats and other mountainous regions of India.
Uses & Benefits
Thismia claviformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is often used in perfumes and soaps.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thismia claviformis has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Where to Find Thismia claviformis
Thismia claviformis can be found in Thailand.
Thismia claviformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thismia claviformis?
Thismia claviformis
What is the common name of Thismia claviformis?
Club-shaped Thismia
Where is Thismia claviformis found?
It is found in the western United States, from California to Oregon and east to Idaho.
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
Jarearnsak Sae Wai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Wai' in the authors string.