Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
espirito-santensis
ID:
573102

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brade

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Biol. 7: 286 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572434



Common Names

  • Brossaea bandongensis
  • Brossaea brachybotrys
  • Brossaea buxifolia


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Description

Thismia espirito-santensis (also called Espirito Santo Thismia, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Asia and Africa. It has thin, yellow-veined leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Thismia espirito-santensis is used for making furniture, firewood, and charcoal. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thismia espirito-santensis is small, white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia espirito-santensis is a terrestrial orchid that is propagated from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Thismia espirito-santensis

Thismia espirito-santensis is native to Brazil, and can be found in wetland habitats in the state of Espírito Santo.

Thismia espirito-santensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia espirito-santensis?

Thismia espirito-santensis

What type of plant is Thismia espirito-santensis?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Thismiaceae.

Where is Thismia espirito-santensis found?

It is found in Brazil.

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,

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