Thismia gardneriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gardneriana
ID:
573130
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. ex Thwaites
Source:
wcs
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 325 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000572462
Common Names
- Thismia gardneriana
- Gardner's Thismia
- Gardner's Fairy-Lantern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thismia gardneriana (also called Gardner's 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 gardneriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cold, cough, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Thismia gardneriana 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thismia gardneriana is a small, perennial plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by division of the rhizomes, which should be done in spring or summer.
Where to Find Thismia gardneriana
Thismia gardneriana is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia. It can be found in the countries of Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Thismia gardneriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thismia gardneriana?
Thismia gardneriana
What type of plant is Thismia gardneriana?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Thismiaceae.
Where is Thismia gardneriana 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,
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:126820-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.