Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
fumida
ID:
573113

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 22: 338 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572445



Common Names

  • Thismia fumida
  • Fumida Thismia
  • Fumida Thismia Fumida


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Description

Thismia fumida (also called Smoky 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 fumida is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thismia fumida has small, yellow-green flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thismia fumida 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 fumida

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

Thismia fumida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thismia fumida?

Thismia fumida

What type of plant is Thismia fumida?

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

Where is Thismia fumida found?

It is found in Southeast Asia.

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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